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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.25, 4,024.19 and 1,202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.25, 4,024.19 and 1,202.71 is: 1,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.25 : 4,024.19 = 1,202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.25/4,024.19 = 1,202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.25x = 4,024.19 × 1,202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.25x = 4,839,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,933.55/2,682.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.43

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