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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.71, 2,918.70 and 1,369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.71, 2,918.70 and 1,369.91 is: 1,889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.71 : 2,918.70 = 1,369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.71/2,918.70 = 1,369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.71x = 2,918.70 × 1,369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.71x = 3,998,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,356.32/2,115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.84

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