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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.37, 2,846.43 and 1,915.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.37, 2,846.43 and 1,915.14 is: 2,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.37 : 2,846.43 = 1,915.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.37/2,846.43 = 1,915.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.37x = 2,846.43 × 1,915.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.37x = 5,451,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,311.95/2,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.95

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