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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.76, 3,917.88 and 2,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.76, 3,917.88 and 2,152.44 is: 3,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.76 : 3,917.88 = 2,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.76/3,917.88 = 2,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.76x = 3,917.88 × 2,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.76x = 8,433,001.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,001.63/2,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.92

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