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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.92, 3,681.34 and 1,415.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.92, 3,681.34 and 1,415.45 is: 2,119.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.92 : 3,681.34 = 1,415.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.92/3,681.34 = 1,415.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.92x = 3,681.34 × 1,415.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.92x = 5,210,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210,752.70/2,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.98

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