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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.85, 3,115.27 and 1,210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.85, 3,115.27 and 1,210.55 is: 1,815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.85 : 3,115.27 = 1,210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.85/3,115.27 = 1,210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.85x = 3,115.27 × 1,210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.85x = 3,771,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,190.10/2,076.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.82

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