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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.05, 4,016.39 and 1,215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.05, 4,016.39 and 1,215 is: 1,822.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.05 : 4,016.39 = 1,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.05/4,016.39 = 1,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.05x = 4,016.39 × 1,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.05x = 4,879,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,907.78/2,677.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.87

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