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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.27, 4,020.27 and 1,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.27, 4,020.27 and 1,218.24 is: 1,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.27 : 4,020.27 = 1,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.27/4,020.27 = 1,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.27x = 4,020.27 × 1,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.27x = 4,897,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,653.72/2,679.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.98

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