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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.86, 3,053.58 and 1,515.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.86, 3,053.58 and 1,515.02 is: 2,088.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.86 : 3,053.58 = 1,515.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.86/3,053.58 = 1,515.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.86x = 3,053.58 × 1,515.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.86x = 4,626,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,234.77/2,214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.73

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