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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.58, 4,009.44 and 1,212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.58, 4,009.44 and 1,212.94 is: 1,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.58 : 4,009.44 = 1,212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.58/4,009.44 = 1,212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.58x = 4,009.44 × 1,212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.58x = 4,863,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,190.11/2,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.30

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