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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.29, 3,915.38 and 1,224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.29, 3,915.38 and 1,224.93 is: 1,836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.29 : 3,915.38 = 1,224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.29/3,915.38 = 1,224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.29x = 3,915.38 × 1,224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.29x = 4,796,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,077.28/2,611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.67

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