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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.02, 3,919.42 and 1,559.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.02, 3,919.42 and 1,559.35 is: 2,337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.02 : 3,919.42 = 1,559.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.02/3,919.42 = 1,559.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.02x = 3,919.42 × 1,559.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.02x = 6,111,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111,754.43/2,615.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.18

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