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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.49, 3,347.91 and 1,615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.49, 3,347.91 and 1,615.65 is: 2,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.49 : 3,347.91 = 1,615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.49/3,347.91 = 1,615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.49x = 3,347.91 × 1,615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.49x = 5,409,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,050.79/2,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.80

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