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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115, 2,918.65 and 1,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115, 2,918.65 and 1,170.76 is: 1,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115 : 2,918.65 = 1,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115/2,918.65 = 1,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115x = 2,918.65 × 1,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115x = 3,417,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,038.67/2,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.62

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