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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.04, 2,228.92 and 952.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.04, 2,228.92 and 952.11 is: 1,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.04 : 2,228.92 = 952.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.04/2,228.92 = 952.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.04x = 2,228.92 × 952.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.04x = 2,122,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,174.64/1,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.01

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