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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.98, 3,059.91 and 1,519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.98, 3,059.91 and 1,519.38 is: 2,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.98 : 3,059.91 = 1,519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.98/3,059.91 = 1,519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.98x = 3,059.91 × 1,519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.98x = 4,649,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,166.06/2,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.02

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