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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.72, 4,007.16 and 1,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.72, 4,007.16 and 1,211.12 is: 1,815.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.72 : 4,007.16 = 1,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.72/4,007.16 = 1,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.72x = 4,007.16 × 1,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.72x = 4,853,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853,151.62/2,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.81

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