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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.54, 2,781.65 and 1,176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.54, 2,781.65 and 1,176.19 is: 1,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.54 : 2,781.65 = 1,176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.54/2,781.65 = 1,176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.54x = 2,781.65 × 1,176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.54x = 3,271,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,748.91/2,015.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.26

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