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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.92, 2,781.52 and 1,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.92, 2,781.52 and 1,176.76 is: 1,623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.92 : 2,781.52 = 1,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.92/2,781.52 = 1,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.92x = 2,781.52 × 1,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.92x = 3,273,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,181.48/2,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.67

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