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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.60, 2,919.68 and 1,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.60, 2,919.68 and 1,276.50 is: 1,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.60 : 2,919.68 = 1,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.60/2,919.68 = 1,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.60x = 2,919.68 × 1,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.60x = 3,726,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,971.52/2,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.66

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