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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.62, 2,761.81 and 1,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.62, 2,761.81 and 1,215.54 is: 1,677.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.62 : 2,761.81 = 1,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.62/2,761.81 = 1,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.62x = 2,761.81 × 1,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.62x = 3,357,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,090.53/2,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.19

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