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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.15, 2,835.93 and 1,215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.15, 2,835.93 and 1,215.81 is: 1,677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.15 : 2,835.93 = 1,215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.15/2,835.93 = 1,215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.15x = 2,835.93 × 1,215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.15x = 3,447,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,952.05/2,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.71

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