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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.55, 3,763.20 and 2,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.55, 3,763.20 and 2,415.52 is: 3,619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.55 : 3,763.20 = 2,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.55/3,763.20 = 2,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.55x = 3,763.20 × 2,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.55x = 9,090,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,084.86/2,511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.31

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