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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.32, 3,418.36 and 1,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.32, 3,418.36 and 1,415.20 is: 1,952.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.32 : 3,418.36 = 1,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.32/3,418.36 = 1,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.32x = 3,418.36 × 1,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.32x = 4,837,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,663.07/2,477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.78

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