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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.10, 3,966.51 and 1,615.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.10, 3,966.51 and 1,615.86 is: 2,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.10 : 3,966.51 = 1,615.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.10/3,966.51 = 1,615.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.10x = 3,966.51 × 1,615.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.10x = 6,409,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,316.77/2,875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.25

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