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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.20, 3,169.34 and 2,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.20, 3,169.34 and 2,034.20 is: 3,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.20 : 3,169.34 = 2,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.20/3,169.34 = 2,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.20x = 3,169.34 × 2,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.20x = 6,447,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447,071.43/2,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.97

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