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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.02, 2,918.82 and 1,170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.02, 2,918.82 and 1,170.87 is: 1,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.02 : 2,918.82 = 1,170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.02/2,918.82 = 1,170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.02x = 2,918.82 × 1,170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.02x = 3,417,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,552.22/2,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.85

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