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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.30, 4,012.65 and 1,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.30, 4,012.65 and 1,214.70 is: 1,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.30 : 4,012.65 = 1,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.30/4,012.65 = 1,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.30x = 4,012.65 × 1,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.30x = 4,874,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,165.96/2,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.23

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