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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.01, 3,168.92 and 1,495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.01, 3,168.92 and 1,495.69 is: 2,240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.01 : 3,168.92 = 1,495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.01/3,168.92 = 1,495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.01x = 3,168.92 × 1,495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.01x = 4,739,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,717.77/2,115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.99

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