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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.67, 3,173.52 and 1,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.67, 3,173.52 and 1,384.24 is: 2,076.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.67 : 3,173.52 = 1,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.67/3,173.52 = 1,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.67x = 3,173.52 × 1,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.67x = 4,392,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,913.32/2,115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.37

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