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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.15, 3,171.66 and 1,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.15, 3,171.66 and 1,004.23 is: 1,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.15 : 3,171.66 = 1,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.15/3,171.66 = 1,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.15x = 3,171.66 × 1,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.15x = 3,185,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,076.32/2,115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.84

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