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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.81, 3,926.76 and 1,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.81, 3,926.76 and 1,211.69 is: 1,816.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.81 : 3,926.76 = 1,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.81/3,926.76 = 1,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.81x = 3,926.76 × 1,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.81x = 4,758,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,015.82/2,618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.86

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