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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.76, 5,042.10 and 1,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.76, 5,042.10 and 1,415 is: 2,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.76 : 5,042.10 = 1,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.76/5,042.10 = 1,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.76x = 5,042.10 × 1,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.76x = 7,134,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,571.50/3,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.38

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