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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.81, 2,761.61 and 1,215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.81, 2,761.61 and 1,215.51 is: 1,677.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.81 : 2,761.61 = 1,215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.81/2,761.61 = 1,215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.81x = 2,761.61 × 1,215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.81x = 3,356,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,758.49/2,000.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.70

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