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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.20, 3,966.51 and 1,615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.20, 3,966.51 and 1,615.24 is: 2,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.20 : 3,966.51 = 1,615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.20/3,966.51 = 1,615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.20x = 3,966.51 × 1,615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.20x = 6,406,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406,849.77/2,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.09

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