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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.24, 2,914.55 and 1,615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.24, 2,914.55 and 1,615.09 is: 2,227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.24 : 2,914.55 = 1,615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.24/2,914.55 = 1,615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.24x = 2,914.55 × 1,615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.24x = 4,707,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,245.99/2,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.51

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