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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.72, 4,017.66 and 1,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.72, 4,017.66 and 1,218.12 is: 1,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.72 : 4,017.66 = 1,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.72/4,017.66 = 1,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.72x = 4,017.66 × 1,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.72x = 4,893,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,992.00/2,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.31

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