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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.72, 2,919.42 and 1,184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.72, 2,919.42 and 1,184.22 is: 1,634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.72 : 2,919.42 = 1,184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.72/2,919.42 = 1,184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.72x = 2,919.42 × 1,184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.72x = 3,457,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,235.55/2,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.07

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