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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.15, 4,005.23 and 1,212.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.15, 4,005.23 and 1,212.15 is: 1,818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.15 : 4,005.23 = 1,212.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.15/4,005.23 = 1,212.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.15x = 4,005.23 × 1,212.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.15x = 4,854,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,933.48/2,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.23

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