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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.38, 3,167.38 and 1,723.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.38, 3,167.38 and 1,723.77 is: 2,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.38 : 3,167.38 = 1,723.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.38/3,167.38 = 1,723.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.38x = 3,167.38 × 1,723.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.38x = 5,459,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,834.62/2,115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.02

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