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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.78, 3,129.54 and 915.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.78, 3,129.54 and 915.18 is: 1,373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.78 : 3,129.54 = 915.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.78/3,129.54 = 915.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.78x = 3,129.54 × 915.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.78x = 2,864,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,095.85/2,085.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.15

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