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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.38, 3,172.40 and 1,019.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.38, 3,172.40 and 1,019.05 is: 1,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.38 : 3,172.40 = 1,019.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.38/3,172.40 = 1,019.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.38x = 3,172.40 × 1,019.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.38x = 3,232,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,825.02/2,115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.25

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