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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.58, 3,577.77 and 1,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.58, 3,577.77 and 1,215.05 is: 1,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.58 : 3,577.77 = 1,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.58/3,577.77 = 1,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.58x = 3,577.77 × 1,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.58x = 4,347,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,151.55/2,386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.50

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