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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.81, 3,667.82 and 1,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.81, 3,667.82 and 1,212.80 is: 1,819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.81 : 3,667.82 = 1,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.81/3,667.82 = 1,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.81x = 3,667.82 × 1,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.81x = 4,448,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,307.69/2,444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.49

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