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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.45, 2,919.48 and 1,276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.45, 2,919.48 and 1,276.56 is: 1,761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.45 : 2,919.48 = 1,276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.45/2,919.48 = 1,276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.45x = 2,919.48 × 1,276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.45x = 3,726,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,891.39/2,115.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.75

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