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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.35, 3,474.68 and 2,392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.35, 3,474.68 and 2,392.33 is: 3,304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.35 : 3,474.68 = 2,392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.35/3,474.68 = 2,392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.35x = 3,474.68 × 2,392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.35x = 8,312,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312,581.20/2,515.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.74

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