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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.53, 2,983.91 and 1,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.53, 2,983.91 and 1,415.52 is: 1,954.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.53 : 2,983.91 = 1,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.53/2,983.91 = 1,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.53x = 2,983.91 × 1,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.53x = 4,223,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,777.21/2,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.07

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