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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.37, 4,010.58 and 1,212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.37, 4,010.58 and 1,212.53 is: 1,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.37 : 4,010.58 = 1,212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.37/4,010.58 = 1,212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.37x = 4,010.58 × 1,212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.37x = 4,862,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862,928.51/2,672.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.71

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