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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.30, 4,014.76 and 1,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.30, 4,014.76 and 1,214.60 is: 1,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.30 : 4,014.76 = 1,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.30/4,014.76 = 1,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.30x = 4,014.76 × 1,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.30x = 4,876,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,327.50/2,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.72

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