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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.63, 3,115.62 and 1,614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.63, 3,115.62 and 1,614.93 is: 2,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.63 : 3,115.62 = 1,614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.63/3,115.62 = 1,614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.63x = 3,115.62 × 1,614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.63x = 5,031,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,508.21/2,076.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.92

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