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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.43, 4,017.16 and 1,215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.43, 4,017.16 and 1,215.58 is: 1,823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.43 : 4,017.16 = 1,215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.43/4,017.16 = 1,215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.43x = 4,017.16 × 1,215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.43x = 4,883,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,179.35/2,677.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.83

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