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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.04, 2,962.80 and 1,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.04, 2,962.80 and 1,215.52 is: 1,677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.04 : 2,962.80 = 1,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.04/2,962.80 = 1,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.04x = 2,962.80 × 1,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.04x = 3,601,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,342.66/2,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.35

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