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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.54, 2,913.57 and 1,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.54, 2,913.57 and 1,951.38 is: 2,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.54 : 2,913.57 = 1,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.54/2,913.57 = 1,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.54x = 2,913.57 × 1,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.54x = 5,685,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,482.23/2,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.49

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