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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.87, 3,966.32 and 1,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.87, 3,966.32 and 1,615.76 is: 2,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.87 : 3,966.32 = 1,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.87/3,966.32 = 1,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.87x = 3,966.32 × 1,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.87x = 6,408,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408,605.41/2,874.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.18

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