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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.80, 4,009.70 and 1,212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.80, 4,009.70 and 1,212.06 is: 1,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.80 : 4,009.70 = 1,212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.80/4,009.70 = 1,212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.80x = 4,009.70 × 1,212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.80x = 4,860,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,015.05/2,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.33

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