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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.15, 2,228.80 and 952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.15, 2,228.80 and 952.10 is: 1,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.15 : 2,228.80 = 952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.15/2,228.80 = 952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.15x = 2,228.80 × 952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.15x = 2,122,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,053.65/1,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.84

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