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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.62, 2,710.12 and 1,221.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.62, 2,710.12 and 1,221.17 is: 1,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.62 : 2,710.12 = 1,221.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.62/2,710.12 = 1,221.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.62x = 2,710.12 × 1,221.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.62x = 3,309,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,517.24/1,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.87

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