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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.65, 2,963.39 and 1,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.65, 2,963.39 and 1,615.74 is: 2,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.65 : 2,963.39 = 1,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.65/2,963.39 = 1,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.65x = 2,963.39 × 1,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.65x = 4,788,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,067.76/2,146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.48

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