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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.69, 2,916.56 and 1,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.69, 2,916.56 and 1,484.32 is: 2,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.69 : 2,916.56 = 1,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.69/2,916.56 = 1,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.69x = 2,916.56 × 1,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.69x = 4,329,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,108.34/2,115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.19

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