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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.08, 2,917.38 and 1,485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.08, 2,917.38 and 1,485.63 is: 2,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.08 : 2,917.38 = 1,485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.08/2,917.38 = 1,485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.08x = 2,917.38 × 1,485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.08x = 4,334,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,147.25/2,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.17

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