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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.82, 2,919.96 and 1,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.82, 2,919.96 and 1,171.62 is: 1,616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.82 : 2,919.96 = 1,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.82/2,919.96 = 1,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.82x = 2,919.96 × 1,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.82x = 3,421,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,083.54/2,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.91

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