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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.64, 3,908.70 and 1,219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.64, 3,908.70 and 1,219.81 is: 1,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.64 : 3,908.70 = 1,219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.64/3,908.70 = 1,219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.64x = 3,908.70 × 1,219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.64x = 4,767,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,871.35/2,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.42

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