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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.46, 4,023.09 and 1,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.46, 4,023.09 and 1,220.13 is: 1,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.46 : 4,023.09 = 1,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.46/4,023.09 = 1,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.46x = 4,023.09 × 1,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.46x = 4,908,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908,692.80/2,681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.60

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