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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.74, 3,388.66 and 1,615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.74, 3,388.66 and 1,615.48 is: 2,230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.74 : 3,388.66 = 1,615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.74/3,388.66 = 1,615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.74x = 3,388.66 × 1,615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.74x = 5,474,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474,312.46/2,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.10

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