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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.51, 3,965.94 and 1,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.51, 3,965.94 and 1,615.44 is: 2,228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.51 : 3,965.94 = 1,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.51/3,965.94 = 1,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.51x = 3,965.94 × 1,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.51x = 6,406,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406,738.11/2,874.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.81

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