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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.26, 2,780.90 and 1,175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.26, 2,780.90 and 1,175.87 is: 1,622.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.26 : 2,780.90 = 1,175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.26/2,780.90 = 1,175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.26x = 2,780.90 × 1,175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.26x = 3,269,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,966.72/2,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.60

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