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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.51, 4,162.59 and 1,215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.51, 4,162.59 and 1,215.45 is: 1,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.51 : 4,162.59 = 1,215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.51/4,162.59 = 1,215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.51x = 4,162.59 × 1,215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.51x = 5,059,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,420.02/2,775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.88

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