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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.50, 3,901.58 and 1,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.50, 3,901.58 and 1,215.12 is: 1,821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.50 : 3,901.58 = 1,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.50/3,901.58 = 1,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.50x = 3,901.58 × 1,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.50x = 4,740,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,887.89/2,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.67

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