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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.65, 4,014.90 and 1,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.65, 4,014.90 and 1,215.80 is: 1,823.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.65 : 4,014.90 = 1,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.65/4,014.90 = 1,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.65x = 4,014.90 × 1,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.65x = 4,881,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,315.42/2,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.67

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