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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.92, 2,919.81 and 1,231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.92, 2,919.81 and 1,231.54 is: 1,699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.92 : 2,919.81 = 1,231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.92/2,919.81 = 1,231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.92x = 2,919.81 × 1,231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.92x = 3,595,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,860.13/2,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.43

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