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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.25, 2,804.55 and 1,615.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.25, 2,804.55 and 1,615.99 is: 2,227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.25 : 2,804.55 = 1,615.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.25/2,804.55 = 1,615.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.25x = 2,804.55 × 1,615.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.25x = 4,532,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,124.75/2,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.91

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