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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.30, 3,056.37 and 1,815.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.30, 3,056.37 and 1,815.54 is: 2,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.30 : 3,056.37 = 1,815.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.30/3,056.37 = 1,815.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.30x = 3,056.37 × 1,815.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.30x = 5,548,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,961.99/2,209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.64

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