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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.81, 3,461.33 and 1,615.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.81, 3,461.33 and 1,615.83 is: 2,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.81 : 3,461.33 = 1,615.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.81/3,461.33 = 1,615.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.81x = 3,461.33 × 1,615.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.81x = 5,592,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,912.77/2,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.33

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