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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.90, 3,333.72 and 1,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.90, 3,333.72 and 1,407.44 is: 1,942.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.90 : 3,333.72 = 1,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.90/3,333.72 = 1,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.90x = 3,333.72 × 1,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.90x = 4,692,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,010.88/2,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.14

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