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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.42, 3,465.75 and 2,198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.42, 3,465.75 and 2,198.26 is: 3,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.42 : 3,465.75 = 2,198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.42/3,465.75 = 2,198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.42x = 3,465.75 × 2,198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.42x = 7,618,619.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618,619.60/2,515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.77

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