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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.15, 3,610.31 and 2,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.15, 3,610.31 and 2,016.33 is: 2,783.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.15 : 3,610.31 = 2,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.15/3,610.31 = 2,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.15x = 3,610.31 × 2,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.15x = 7,279,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,279,566.28/2,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.62

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