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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.58, 3,667.32 and 2,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.58, 3,667.32 and 2,415.84 is: 3,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.58 : 3,667.32 = 2,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.58/3,667.32 = 2,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.58x = 3,667.32 × 2,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.58x = 8,859,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,859,658.35/2,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.10

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