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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.02, 3,676.99 and 1,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.02, 3,676.99 and 1,615.88 is: 2,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.02 : 3,676.99 = 1,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.02/3,676.99 = 1,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.02x = 3,676.99 × 1,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.02x = 5,941,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,552.18/2,664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.30

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