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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.08, 3,247.83 and 1,515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.08, 3,247.83 and 1,515.36 is: 2,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.08 : 3,247.83 = 1,515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.08/3,247.83 = 1,515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.08x = 3,247.83 × 1,515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.08x = 4,921,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,631.67/2,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.24

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