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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.28, 3,176.56 and 1,298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.28, 3,176.56 and 1,298.34 is: 1,949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.28 : 3,176.56 = 1,298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.28/3,176.56 = 1,298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.28x = 3,176.56 × 1,298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.28x = 4,124,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,254.91/2,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.74

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