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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.49, 2,914.89 and 1,615.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.49, 2,914.89 and 1,615.34 is: 2,227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.49 : 2,914.89 = 1,615.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.49/2,914.89 = 1,615.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.49x = 2,914.89 × 1,615.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.49x = 4,708,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,538.41/2,113.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.85

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