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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.66, 3,916.20 and 1,224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.66, 3,916.20 and 1,224.81 is: 1,835.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.66 : 3,916.20 = 1,224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.66/3,916.20 = 1,224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.66x = 3,916.20 × 1,224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.66x = 4,796,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,600.92/2,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.91

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