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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.90, 3,606.22 and 2,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.90, 3,606.22 and 2,215.96 is: 3,054.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.90 : 3,606.22 = 2,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.90/3,606.22 = 2,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.90x = 3,606.22 × 2,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.90x = 7,991,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991,233.03/2,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.88

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