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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.03, 3,362.21 and 1,615.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.03, 3,362.21 and 1,615.97 is: 2,425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.03 : 3,362.21 = 1,615.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.03/3,362.21 = 1,615.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.03x = 3,362.21 × 1,615.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.03x = 5,433,205.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,205.60/2,240.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.51

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