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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.49, 4,008.60 and 1,210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.49, 4,008.60 and 1,210.45 is: 1,816.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.49 : 4,008.60 = 1,210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.49/4,008.60 = 1,210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.49x = 4,008.60 × 1,210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.49x = 4,852,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,195.31/2,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.29

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