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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.23, 3,260.61 and 1,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.23, 3,260.61 and 1,615.91 is: 2,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.23 : 3,260.61 = 1,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.23/3,260.61 = 1,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.23x = 3,260.61 × 1,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.23x = 5,268,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268,836.00/2,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.45

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