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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.60, 3,519.90 and 1,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.60, 3,519.90 and 1,615.44 is: 2,423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.60 : 3,519.90 = 1,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.60/3,519.90 = 1,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.60x = 3,519.90 × 1,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.60x = 5,686,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,187.26/2,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.16

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