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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.32, 2,229.66 and 1,092.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.32, 2,229.66 and 1,092.06 is: 1,507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.32 : 2,229.66 = 1,092.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.32/2,229.66 = 1,092.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.32x = 2,229.66 × 1,092.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.32x = 2,434,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,922.50/1,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.39

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