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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.91, 2,230.15 and 952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.91, 2,230.15 and 952.75 is: 1,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.91 : 2,230.15 = 952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.91/2,230.15 = 952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.91x = 2,230.15 × 952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.91x = 2,124,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,775.41/1,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.91

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