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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.43, 3,162.56 and 1,415.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.43, 3,162.56 and 1,415.39 is: 2,123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.43 : 3,162.56 = 1,415.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.43/3,162.56 = 1,415.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.43x = 3,162.56 × 1,415.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.43x = 4,476,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,232.91/2,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.02

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