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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.95, 2,920.01 and 1,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.95, 2,920.01 and 1,171.80 is: 1,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.95 : 2,920.01 = 1,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.95/2,920.01 = 1,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.95x = 2,920.01 × 1,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.95x = 3,421,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,667.72/2,115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.08

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