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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.89, 2,919.93 and 1,184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.89, 2,919.93 and 1,184.39 is: 1,634.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.89 : 2,919.93 = 1,184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.89/2,919.93 = 1,184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.89x = 2,919.93 × 1,184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.89x = 3,458,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,335.89/2,115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.46

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