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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.56, 4,006.14 and 1,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.56, 4,006.14 and 1,209.88 is: 1,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.56 : 4,006.14 = 1,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.56/4,006.14 = 1,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.56x = 4,006.14 × 1,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.56x = 4,846,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,948.66/2,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.60

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