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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.69, 3,173.83 and 1,019.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.69, 3,173.83 and 1,019.15 is: 1,528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.69 : 3,173.83 = 1,019.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.69/3,173.83 = 1,019.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.69x = 3,173.83 × 1,019.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.69x = 3,234,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,608.06/2,115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.87

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