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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.16, 3,612.78 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.16, 3,612.78 and 2,059.32 is: 2,844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.16 : 3,612.78 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.16/3,612.78 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.16x = 3,612.78 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.16x = 7,439,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,870.11/2,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.90

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