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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.69, 2,498.41 and 1,215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.69, 2,498.41 and 1,215.53 is: 1,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.69 : 2,498.41 = 1,215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.69/2,498.41 = 1,215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.69x = 2,498.41 × 1,215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.69x = 3,036,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,892.31/1,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.28

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