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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.60, 3,353.40 and 1,615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.60, 3,353.40 and 1,615.95 is: 2,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.60 : 3,353.40 = 1,615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.60/3,353.40 = 1,615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.60x = 3,353.40 × 1,615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.60x = 5,418,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,926.73/2,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.93

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