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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.62, 3,744.77 and 2,415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.62, 3,744.77 and 2,415.92 is: 3,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.62 : 3,744.77 = 2,415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.62/3,744.77 = 2,415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.62x = 3,744.77 × 2,415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.62x = 9,047,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,033.93/2,715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.49

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