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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.28, 2,983.56 and 1,415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.28, 2,983.56 and 1,415.27 is: 1,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.28 : 2,983.56 = 1,415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.28/2,983.56 = 1,415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.28x = 2,983.56 × 1,415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.28x = 4,222,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,542.96/2,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.72

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