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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.10, 4,006.56 and 1,209.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.10, 4,006.56 and 1,209.23 is: 1,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.10 : 4,006.56 = 1,209.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.10/4,006.56 = 1,209.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.10x = 4,006.56 × 1,209.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.10x = 4,844,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,852.55/2,671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.80

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