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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.95, 3,789.43 and 1,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.95, 3,789.43 and 1,210.18 is: 1,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.95 : 3,789.43 = 1,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.95/3,789.43 = 1,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.95x = 3,789.43 × 1,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.95x = 4,585,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,892.40/2,527.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.08

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