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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.10, 3,162.93 and 1,872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.10, 3,162.93 and 1,872.10 is: 2,799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.10 : 3,162.93 = 1,872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.10/3,162.93 = 1,872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.10x = 3,162.93 × 1,872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.10x = 5,921,321.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,321.25/2,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.55

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