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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.69, 4,009.32 and 1,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.69, 4,009.32 and 1,211.64 is: 1,817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.69 : 4,009.32 = 1,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.69/4,009.32 = 1,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.69x = 4,009.32 × 1,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.69x = 4,857,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,857,852.48/2,672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.59

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