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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.60, 2,837.57 and 1,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.60, 2,837.57 and 1,615.76 is: 2,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.60 : 2,837.57 = 1,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.60/2,837.57 = 1,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.60x = 2,837.57 × 1,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.60x = 4,584,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,809.84/2,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.15

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