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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.12, 3,905.25 and 1,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.12, 3,905.25 and 1,215.70 is: 1,823.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.12 : 3,905.25 = 1,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.12/3,905.25 = 1,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.12x = 3,905.25 × 1,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.12x = 4,747,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,612.43/2,603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.82

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