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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.24, 2,919.72 and 1,485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.24, 2,919.72 and 1,485.93 is: 2,051.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.24 : 2,919.72 = 1,485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.24/2,919.72 = 1,485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.24x = 2,919.72 × 1,485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.24x = 4,338,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,499.54/2,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.07

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