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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.54, 3,168.08 and 1,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.54, 3,168.08 and 1,235.74 is: 1,850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.54 : 3,168.08 = 1,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.54/3,168.08 = 1,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.54x = 3,168.08 × 1,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.54x = 3,914,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,923.18/2,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.56

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