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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.39, 4,066.43 and 2,452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.39, 4,066.43 and 2,452.43 is: 3,672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.39 : 4,066.43 = 2,452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.39/4,066.43 = 2,452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.39x = 4,066.43 × 2,452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.39x = 9,972,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,616.85/2,715.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.63

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