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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.39, 2,897.89 and 2,091.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.39, 2,897.89 and 2,091.69 is: 2,865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.39 : 2,897.89 = 2,091.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.39/2,897.89 = 2,091.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.39x = 2,897.89 × 2,091.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.39x = 6,061,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061,482.30/2,115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.42

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