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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.36, 2,918.64 and 1,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.36, 2,918.64 and 1,329.12 is: 1,833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.36 : 2,918.64 = 1,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.36/2,918.64 = 1,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.36x = 2,918.64 × 1,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.36x = 3,879,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,222.80/2,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.84

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