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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.12, 4,015.81 and 1,215.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.12, 4,015.81 and 1,215.29 is: 1,823.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.12 : 4,015.81 = 1,215.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.12/4,015.81 = 1,215.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.12x = 4,015.81 × 1,215.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.12x = 4,880,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,362.70/2,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.67

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