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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.51, 3,907.58 and 1,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.51, 3,907.58 and 1,219.12 is: 1,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.51 : 3,907.58 = 1,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.51/3,907.58 = 1,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.51x = 3,907.58 × 1,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.51x = 4,763,793.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,793.07/2,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.65

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