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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.30, 4,012.80 and 1,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.30, 4,012.80 and 1,212.52 is: 1,819.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.30 : 4,012.80 = 1,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.30/4,012.80 = 1,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.30x = 4,012.80 × 1,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.30x = 4,865,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,600.26/2,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.39

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