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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.38, 4,461.60 and 1,415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.38, 4,461.60 and 1,415.15 is: 2,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.38 : 4,461.60 = 1,415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.38/4,461.60 = 1,415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.38x = 4,461.60 × 1,415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.38x = 6,313,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313,833.24/2,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.45

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