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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.60, 2,962.44 and 1,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.60, 2,962.44 and 1,215.92 is: 1,677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.60 : 2,962.44 = 1,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.60/2,962.44 = 1,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.60x = 2,962.44 × 1,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.60x = 3,602,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,090.04/2,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.26

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