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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.60, 3,169.42 and 1,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.60, 3,169.42 and 1,771.14 is: 2,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.60 : 3,169.42 = 1,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.60/3,169.42 = 1,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.60x = 3,169.42 × 1,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.60x = 5,613,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,486.54/2,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.38

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