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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.71, 3,930.86 and 1,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.71, 3,930.86 and 1,215.54 is: 1,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.71 : 3,930.86 = 1,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.71/3,930.86 = 1,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.71x = 3,930.86 × 1,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.71x = 4,778,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,111.49/2,621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.52

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