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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.81, 3,926.49 and 1,230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.81, 3,926.49 and 1,230.09 is: 1,845.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.81 : 3,926.49 = 1,230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.81/3,926.49 = 1,230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.81x = 3,926.49 × 1,230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.81x = 4,829,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,936.08/2,616.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.73

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