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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.32, 2,918.67 and 1,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.32, 2,918.67 and 1,276.16 is: 1,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.32 : 2,918.67 = 1,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.32/2,918.67 = 1,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.32x = 2,918.67 × 1,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.32x = 3,724,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,689.91/2,115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.82

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