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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.08, 3,770.76 and 1,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.08, 3,770.76 and 1,215.20 is: 1,822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.08 : 3,770.76 = 1,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.08/3,770.76 = 1,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.08x = 3,770.76 × 1,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.08x = 4,582,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,227.55/2,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.63

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