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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.74, 4,021.99 and 1,200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.74, 4,021.99 and 1,200.18 is: 1,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.74 : 4,021.99 = 1,200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.74/4,021.99 = 1,200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.74x = 4,021.99 × 1,200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.74x = 4,827,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,111.96/2,681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.99

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