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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.83, 3,053.62 and 1,815.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.83, 3,053.62 and 1,815.01 is: 2,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.83 : 3,053.62 = 1,815.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.83/3,053.62 = 1,815.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.83x = 3,053.62 × 1,815.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.83x = 5,542,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542,352.44/2,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.39

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