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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.48, 2,591.82 and 1,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.48, 2,591.82 and 1,215.54 is: 1,677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.48 : 2,591.82 = 1,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.48/2,591.82 = 1,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.48x = 2,591.82 × 1,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.48x = 3,150,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,460.88/1,878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.13

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