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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.40, 2,917.20 and 1,879.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.40, 2,917.20 and 1,879.42 is: 2,591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.40 : 2,917.20 = 1,879.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.40/2,917.20 = 1,879.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.40x = 2,917.20 × 1,879.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.40x = 5,482,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482,644.02/2,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.78

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