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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.92, 3,334 and 1,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.92, 3,334 and 1,368 is: 1,887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.92 : 3,334 = 1,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.92/3,334 = 1,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.92x = 3,334 × 1,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.92x = 4,560,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,912/2,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.86

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