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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.96, 2,538.86 and 1,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.96, 2,538.86 and 1,211.27 is: 1,670.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.96 : 2,538.86 = 1,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.96/2,538.86 = 1,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.96x = 2,538.86 × 1,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.96x = 3,075,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,226.20/1,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.45

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