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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.67, 3,966.93 and 1,615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.67, 3,966.93 and 1,615.72 is: 2,229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.67 : 3,966.93 = 1,615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.67/3,966.93 = 1,615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.67x = 3,966.93 × 1,615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.67x = 6,409,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,448.14/2,874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.63

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