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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.92, 2,913.36 and 1,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.92, 2,913.36 and 1,741.70 is: 2,398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.92 : 2,913.36 = 1,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.92/2,913.36 = 1,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.92x = 2,913.36 × 1,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.92x = 5,074,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,199.11/2,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.11

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