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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.40, 3,912.76 and 1,222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.40, 3,912.76 and 1,222.87 is: 1,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.40 : 3,912.76 = 1,222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.40/3,912.76 = 1,222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.40x = 3,912.76 × 1,222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.40x = 4,784,796.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,796.82/2,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.97

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