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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.46, 2,919.28 and 1,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.46, 2,919.28 and 1,171.34 is: 1,616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.46 : 2,919.28 = 1,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.46/2,919.28 = 1,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.46x = 2,919.28 × 1,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.46x = 3,419,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,469.44/2,115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.42

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