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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.50, 4,008.27 and 1,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.50, 4,008.27 and 1,211.31 is: 1,816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.50 : 4,008.27 = 1,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.50/4,008.27 = 1,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.50x = 4,008.27 × 1,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.50x = 4,855,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,257.53/2,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.75

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