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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.63, 3,096.52 and 2,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.63, 3,096.52 and 2,115.13 is: 2,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.63 : 3,096.52 = 2,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.63/3,096.52 = 2,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.63x = 3,096.52 × 2,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.63x = 6,549,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,551.51/2,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.25

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