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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.34, 2,919.18 and 1,231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.34, 2,919.18 and 1,231.22 is: 1,699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.34 : 2,919.18 = 1,231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.34/2,919.18 = 1,231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.34x = 2,919.18 × 1,231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.34x = 3,594,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,152.80/2,115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.09

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