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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.96, 3,334.50 and 1,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.96, 3,334.50 and 1,531.26 is: 2,113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.96 : 3,334.50 = 1,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.96/3,334.50 = 1,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.96x = 3,334.50 × 1,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.96x = 5,105,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,986.47/2,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.44

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