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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.96, 3,623.94 and 1,497.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.96, 3,623.94 and 1,497.42 is: 2,246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.96 : 3,623.94 = 1,497.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.96/3,623.94 = 1,497.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.96x = 3,623.94 × 1,497.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.96x = 5,426,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,560.23/2,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.13

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