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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.52, 4,006.26 and 1,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.52, 4,006.26 and 1,210.20 is: 1,814.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.52 : 4,006.26 = 1,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.52/4,006.26 = 1,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.52x = 4,006.26 × 1,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.52x = 4,848,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,375.85/2,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.16

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