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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.52, 2,223.78 and 1,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.52, 2,223.78 and 1,391.96 is: 1,916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.52 : 2,223.78 = 1,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.52/2,223.78 = 1,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.52x = 2,223.78 × 1,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.52x = 3,095,412.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,412.81/1,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.05

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