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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.68, 2,919.62 and 1,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.68, 2,919.62 and 1,184.18 is: 1,634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.68 : 2,919.62 = 1,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.68/2,919.62 = 1,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.68x = 2,919.62 × 1,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.68x = 3,457,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,343.97/2,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.16

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