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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.04, 3,249.06 and 1,515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.04, 3,249.06 and 1,515.42 is: 2,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.04 : 3,249.06 = 1,515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.04/3,249.06 = 1,515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.04x = 3,249.06 × 1,515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.04x = 4,923,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,690.51/2,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.59

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