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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.62, 4,012.47 and 1,215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.62, 4,012.47 and 1,215.27 is: 1,823.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.62 : 4,012.47 = 1,215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.62/4,012.47 = 1,215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.62x = 4,012.47 × 1,215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.62x = 4,876,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,234.42/2,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.15

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