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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.86, 2,919.89 and 1,184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.86, 2,919.89 and 1,184.36 is: 1,634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.86 : 2,919.89 = 1,184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.86/2,919.89 = 1,184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.86x = 2,919.89 × 1,184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.86x = 3,458,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,200.92/2,115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.42

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