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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.93, 3,236.04 and 1,415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.93, 3,236.04 and 1,415.81 is: 2,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.93 : 3,236.04 = 1,415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.93/3,236.04 = 1,415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.93x = 3,236.04 × 1,415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.93x = 4,581,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,601.61/2,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.10

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