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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,676.55, 2,512.35 and 1,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,676.55, 2,512.35 and 1,215.30 is: 1,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,676.55 : 2,512.35 = 1,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,676.55/2,512.35 = 1,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,676.55x = 2,512.35 × 1,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,676.55x = 3,053,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,258.96/1,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.16

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