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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.30, 4,014.62 and 1,215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.30, 4,014.62 and 1,215.42 is: 1,822.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.30 : 4,014.62 = 1,215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.30/4,014.62 = 1,215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.30x = 4,014.62 × 1,215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.30x = 4,879,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,449.44/2,677.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.53

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