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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.54, 4,020.89 and 1,219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.54, 4,020.89 and 1,219.11 is: 1,829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.54 : 4,020.89 = 1,219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.54/4,020.89 = 1,219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.54x = 4,020.89 × 1,219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.54x = 4,901,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,901.11/2,679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.38

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