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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.46, 3,220.27 and 1,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.46, 3,220.27 and 1,615.93 is: 2,231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.46 : 3,220.27 = 1,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.46/3,220.27 = 1,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.46x = 3,220.27 × 1,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.46x = 5,203,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,718.81/2,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.00

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