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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.82, 4,006.98 and 1,211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.82, 4,006.98 and 1,211.58 is: 1,816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.82 : 4,006.98 = 1,211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.82/4,006.98 = 1,211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.82x = 4,006.98 × 1,211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.82x = 4,854,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,776.83/2,672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.35

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