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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115, 3,172.50 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115, 3,172.50 and 576 is: 864

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115 : 3,172.50 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115/3,172.50 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115x = 3,172.50 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115x = 1,827,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,360/2,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864

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