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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.56, 4,067.27 and 1,615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.56, 4,067.27 and 1,615.62 is: 2,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.56 : 4,067.27 = 1,615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.56/4,067.27 = 1,615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.56x = 4,067.27 × 1,615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.56x = 6,571,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,162.76/2,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.60

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