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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.03, 2,918.56 and 1,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.03, 2,918.56 and 1,230.90 is: 1,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.03 : 2,918.56 = 1,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.03/2,918.56 = 1,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.03x = 2,918.56 × 1,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.03x = 3,592,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,455.50/2,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.54

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