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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.16, 4,292.42 and 2,118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.16, 4,292.42 and 2,118.71 is: 2,919.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.16 : 4,292.42 = 2,118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.16/4,292.42 = 2,118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.16x = 4,292.42 × 2,118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.16x = 9,094,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,361.12/3,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.39

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