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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.76, 3,161.38 and 1,619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.76, 3,161.38 and 1,619.15 is: 2,430.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.76 : 3,161.38 = 1,619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.76/3,161.38 = 1,619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.76x = 3,161.38 × 1,619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.76x = 5,118,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,752.28/2,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.83

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