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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.75, 3,179.70 and 2,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.75, 3,179.70 and 2,103.60 is: 3,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.75 : 3,179.70 = 2,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.75/3,179.70 = 2,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.75x = 3,179.70 × 2,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.75x = 6,688,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,688,816.92/2,115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.44

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