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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.23, 4,010.66 and 1,211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.23, 4,010.66 and 1,211.99 is: 1,818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.23 : 4,010.66 = 1,211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.23/4,010.66 = 1,211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.23x = 4,010.66 × 1,211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.23x = 4,860,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,873.75/2,673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.35

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