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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.43, 4,003.20 and 1,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.43, 4,003.20 and 1,208.78 is: 1,812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.43 : 4,003.20 = 1,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.43/4,003.20 = 1,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.43x = 4,003.20 × 1,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.43x = 4,838,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,838,988.10/2,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.06

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