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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.24, 3,395.04 and 1,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.24, 3,395.04 and 1,615 is: 2,419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.24 : 3,395.04 = 1,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.24/3,395.04 = 1,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.24x = 3,395.04 × 1,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.24x = 5,482,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482,989.60/2,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.42

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