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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.24, 2,761.20 and 1,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.24, 2,761.20 and 1,215.30 is: 1,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.24 : 2,761.20 = 1,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.24/2,761.20 = 1,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.24x = 2,761.20 × 1,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.24x = 3,355,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,686.36/2,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.80

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