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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.42, 3,469.17 and 1,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.42, 3,469.17 and 1,619.30 is: 2,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.42 : 3,469.17 = 1,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.42/3,469.17 = 1,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.42x = 3,469.17 × 1,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.42x = 5,617,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,626.98/2,515.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.28

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