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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.54, 2,919.22 and 1,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.54, 2,919.22 and 1,231.28 is: 1,699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.54 : 2,919.22 = 1,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.54/2,919.22 = 1,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.54x = 2,919.22 × 1,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.54x = 3,594,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,377.20/2,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.04

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