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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.40, 3,272.98 and 2,115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.40, 3,272.98 and 2,115.51 is: 3,158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.40 : 3,272.98 = 2,115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.40/3,272.98 = 2,115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.40x = 3,272.98 × 2,115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.40x = 6,924,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,021.92/2,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.19

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