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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.48, 3,056.94 and 1,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.48, 3,056.94 and 1,516.60 is: 2,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.48 : 3,056.94 = 1,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.48/3,056.94 = 1,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.48x = 3,056.94 × 1,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.48x = 4,636,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,155.20/2,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.62

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