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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.35, 4,008.44 and 1,210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.35, 4,008.44 and 1,210.48 is: 1,815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.35 : 4,008.44 = 1,210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.35/4,008.44 = 1,210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.35x = 4,008.44 × 1,210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.35x = 4,852,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852,130.40/2,672.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.68

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