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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.92, 3,602.72 and 2,394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.92, 3,602.72 and 2,394.02 is: 3,570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.92 : 3,602.72 = 2,394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.92/3,602.72 = 2,394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.92x = 3,602.72 × 2,394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.92x = 8,624,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,983.73/2,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.06

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