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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.61, 5,082.84 and 1,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.61, 5,082.84 and 1,415.30 is: 2,122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.61 : 5,082.84 = 1,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.61/5,082.84 = 1,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.61x = 5,082.84 × 1,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.61x = 7,193,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,718.04/3,388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.91

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