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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.70, 4,013.85 and 1,215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.70, 4,013.85 and 1,215.10 is: 1,822.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.70 : 4,013.85 = 1,215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.70/4,013.85 = 1,215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.70x = 4,013.85 × 1,215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.70x = 4,877,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,229.14/2,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.11

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