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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.42, 3,161.12 and 1,515.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.42, 3,161.12 and 1,515.78 is: 2,272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.42 : 3,161.12 = 1,515.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.42/3,161.12 = 1,515.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.42x = 3,161.12 × 1,515.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.42x = 4,791,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,554.89/2,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.59

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