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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.59, 6,115.52 and 2,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.59, 6,115.52 and 2,415.02 is: 3,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.59 : 6,115.52 = 2,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.59/6,115.52 = 2,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.59x = 6,115.52 × 2,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.59x = 14,769,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769,128.36/4,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.69

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