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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.49, 3,966.79 and 1,615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.49, 3,966.79 and 1,615.54 is: 2,229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.49 : 3,966.79 = 1,615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.49/3,966.79 = 1,615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.49x = 3,966.79 × 1,615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.49x = 6,408,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,507.92/2,874.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.45

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