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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.49, 4,010.10 and 1,211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.49, 4,010.10 and 1,211.45 is: 1,817.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.49 : 4,010.10 = 1,211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.49/4,010.10 = 1,211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.49x = 4,010.10 × 1,211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.49x = 4,858,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,035.65/2,672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.79

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