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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.41, 2,919.62 and 1,231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.41, 2,919.62 and 1,231.73 is: 1,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.41 : 2,919.62 = 1,231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.41/2,919.62 = 1,231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.41x = 2,919.62 × 1,231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.41x = 3,596,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,184.68/2,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.00

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