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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.96, 3,615.30 and 2,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.96, 3,615.30 and 2,092.44 is: 3,131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.96 : 3,615.30 = 2,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.96/3,615.30 = 2,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.96x = 3,615.30 × 2,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.96x = 7,564,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,798.33/2,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.18

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