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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.60, 4,007.31 and 1,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.60, 4,007.31 and 1,209.73 is: 1,814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.60 : 4,007.31 = 1,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.60/4,007.31 = 1,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.60x = 4,007.31 × 1,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.60x = 4,847,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,763.13/2,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.55

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