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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.64, 2,781.52 and 1,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.64, 2,781.52 and 1,176.64 is: 1,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.64 : 2,781.52 = 1,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.64/2,781.52 = 1,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.64x = 2,781.52 × 1,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.64x = 3,272,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,847.69/2,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.73

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