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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.68, 2,919.48 and 1,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.68, 2,919.48 and 1,184 is: 1,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.68 : 2,919.48 = 1,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.68/2,919.48 = 1,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.68x = 2,919.48 × 1,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.68x = 3,456,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,664.32/2,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.83

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