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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.76, 3,141.45 and 1,615.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.76, 3,141.45 and 1,615.37 is: 2,226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.76 : 3,141.45 = 1,615.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.76/3,141.45 = 1,615.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.76x = 3,141.45 × 1,615.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.76x = 5,074,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,588.38/2,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.91

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