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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.96, 2,916.30 and 1,785.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.96, 2,916.30 and 1,785.24 is: 2,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.96 : 2,916.30 = 1,785.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.96/2,916.30 = 1,785.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.96x = 2,916.30 × 1,785.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.96x = 5,206,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,295.41/2,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.49

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