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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.74, 3,168.14 and 1,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.74, 3,168.14 and 1,459.64 is: 2,185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.74 : 3,168.14 = 1,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.74/3,168.14 = 1,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.74x = 3,168.14 × 1,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.74x = 4,624,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,343.87/2,115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.69

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