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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.12, 3,776.96 and 1,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.12, 3,776.96 and 1,215.50 is: 1,826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.12 : 3,776.96 = 1,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.12/3,776.96 = 1,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.12x = 3,776.96 × 1,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.12x = 4,590,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,894.88/2,513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.77

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