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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.58, 2,919.34 and 1,319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.58, 2,919.34 and 1,319.79 is: 1,821.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.58 : 2,919.34 = 1,319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.58/2,919.34 = 1,319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.58x = 2,919.34 × 1,319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.58x = 3,852,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,928.34/2,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.22

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