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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.48, 2,919.96 and 1,915.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.48, 2,919.96 and 1,915.08 is: 2,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.48 : 2,919.96 = 1,915.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.48/2,919.96 = 1,915.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.48x = 2,919.96 × 1,915.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.48x = 5,591,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591,957.00/2,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.35

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