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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.97, 3,900.72 and 1,215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.97, 3,900.72 and 1,215.39 is: 1,820.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.97 : 3,900.72 = 1,215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.97/3,900.72 = 1,215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.97x = 3,900.72 × 1,215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.97x = 4,740,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,896.08/2,603.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.64

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