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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.92, 3,335.34 and 1,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.92, 3,335.34 and 1,532.20 is: 2,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.92 : 3,335.34 = 1,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.92/3,335.34 = 1,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.92x = 3,335.34 × 1,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.92x = 5,110,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,407.95/2,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.56

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