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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.96, 3,332.84 and 1,520.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.96, 3,332.84 and 1,520.78 is: 2,097.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.96 : 3,332.84 = 1,520.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.96/3,332.84 = 1,520.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.96x = 3,332.84 × 1,520.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.96x = 5,068,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,492.15/2,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.92

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