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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.78, 3,922.70 and 1,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.78, 3,922.70 and 1,055.36 is: 1,582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.78 : 3,922.70 = 1,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.78/3,922.70 = 1,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.78x = 3,922.70 × 1,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.78x = 4,139,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,865.20/2,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.65

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