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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.13, 4,008.83 and 1,210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.13, 4,008.83 and 1,210.89 is: 1,816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.13 : 4,008.83 = 1,210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.13/4,008.83 = 1,210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.13x = 4,008.83 × 1,210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.13x = 4,854,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,252.16/2,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.62

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