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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.21, 4,021.26 and 1,219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.21, 4,021.26 and 1,219.24 is: 1,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.21 : 4,021.26 = 1,219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.21/4,021.26 = 1,219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.21x = 4,021.26 × 1,219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.21x = 4,902,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,881.04/2,680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.29

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