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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.74, 3,314.18 and 1,915.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.74, 3,314.18 and 1,915.62 is: 2,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.74 : 3,314.18 = 1,915.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.74/3,314.18 = 1,915.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.74x = 3,314.18 × 1,915.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.74x = 6,348,699.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,348,699.91/2,200.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.80

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