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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.12, 4,013.83 and 1,214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.12, 4,013.83 and 1,214.94 is: 1,822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.12 : 4,013.83 = 1,214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.12/4,013.83 = 1,214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.12x = 4,013.83 × 1,214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.12x = 4,876,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,553.20/2,676.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.25

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