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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.49, 3,167.76 and 1,459.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.49, 3,167.76 and 1,459.39 is: 2,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.49 : 3,167.76 = 1,459.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.49/3,167.76 = 1,459.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.49x = 3,167.76 × 1,459.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.49x = 4,622,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,997.27/2,115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.31

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