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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.24, 4,021.25 and 1,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.24, 4,021.25 and 1,199.68 is: 1,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.24 : 4,021.25 = 1,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.24/4,021.25 = 1,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.24x = 4,021.25 × 1,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.24x = 4,824,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,207.20/2,681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.24

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