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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.16, 3,680.50 and 915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.16, 3,680.50 and 915 is: 1,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.16 : 3,680.50 = 915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.16/3,680.50 = 915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.16x = 3,680.50 × 915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.16x = 3,367,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,657.50/2,455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.67

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