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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.73, 4,011.41 and 1,212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.73, 4,011.41 and 1,212.49 is: 1,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.73 : 4,011.41 = 1,212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.73/4,011.41 = 1,212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.73x = 4,011.41 × 1,212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.73x = 4,863,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,794.51/2,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.10

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