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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.40, 4,011.30 and 1,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.40, 4,011.30 and 1,211.80 is: 1,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.40 : 4,011.30 = 1,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.40/4,011.30 = 1,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.40x = 4,011.30 × 1,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.40x = 4,860,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,893.34/2,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.24

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