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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.60, 3,764.40 and 1,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.60, 3,764.40 and 1,211.20 is: 1,814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.60 : 3,764.40 = 1,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.60/3,764.40 = 1,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.60x = 3,764.40 × 1,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.60x = 4,559,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,441.28/2,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.63

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