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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.39, 3,133.42 and 1,515.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.39, 3,133.42 and 1,515.54 is: 2,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.39 : 3,133.42 = 1,515.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.39/3,133.42 = 1,515.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.39x = 3,133.42 × 1,515.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.39x = 4,748,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,823.35/2,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.71

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