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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.50, 3,198.11 and 1,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.50, 3,198.11 and 1,515.14 is: 2,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.50 : 3,198.11 = 1,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.50/3,198.11 = 1,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.50x = 3,198.11 × 1,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.50x = 4,845,584.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,584.39/2,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.13

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