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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.30, 3,764.46 and 1,212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.30, 3,764.46 and 1,212.04 is: 1,815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.30 : 3,764.46 = 1,212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.30/3,764.46 = 1,212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.30x = 3,764.46 × 1,212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.30x = 4,562,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,657.28/2,513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.40

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