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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.32, 4,010.73 and 1,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.32, 4,010.73 and 1,214.08 is: 1,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.32 : 4,010.73 = 1,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.32/4,010.73 = 1,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.32x = 4,010.73 × 1,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.32x = 4,869,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,347.08/2,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.10

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