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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.59, 3,140.24 and 1,613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.59, 3,140.24 and 1,613.55 is: 2,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.59 : 3,140.24 = 1,613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.59/3,140.24 = 1,613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.59x = 3,140.24 × 1,613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.59x = 5,066,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,926.18/2,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.64

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