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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.55, 2,919.99 and 1,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.55, 2,919.99 and 1,231.30 is: 1,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.55 : 2,919.99 = 1,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.55/2,919.99 = 1,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.55x = 2,919.99 × 1,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.55x = 3,595,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,383.69/2,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.50

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