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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.80, 2,919.82 and 1,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.80, 2,919.82 and 1,276.54 is: 1,761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.80 : 2,919.82 = 1,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.80/2,919.82 = 1,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.80x = 2,919.82 × 1,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.80x = 3,727,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,267.02/2,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.63

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