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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.80, 3,769.20 and 1,215.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.80, 3,769.20 and 1,215.36 is: 1,823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.80 : 3,769.20 = 1,215.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.80/3,769.20 = 1,215.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.80x = 3,769.20 × 1,215.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.80x = 4,580,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,934.91/2,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.04

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