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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.12, 3,920.48 and 1,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.12, 3,920.48 and 1,227.76 is: 1,840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.12 : 3,920.48 = 1,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.12/3,920.48 = 1,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.12x = 3,920.48 × 1,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.12x = 4,813,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813,408.52/2,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.61

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