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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.63, 4,009.58 and 1,211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.63, 4,009.58 and 1,211.39 is: 1,817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.63 : 4,009.58 = 1,211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.63/4,009.58 = 1,211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.63x = 4,009.58 × 1,211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.63x = 4,857,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,139.01/2,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.37

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