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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.11, 3,614.59 and 2,297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.11, 3,614.59 and 2,297.99 is: 3,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.11 : 3,614.59 = 2,297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.11/3,614.59 = 2,297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.11x = 3,614.59 × 2,297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.11x = 8,306,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306,291.67/2,615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.27

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