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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.42, 4,047.19 and 1,218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.42, 4,047.19 and 1,218.05 is: 1,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.42 : 4,047.19 = 1,218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.42/4,047.19 = 1,218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.42x = 4,047.19 × 1,218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.42x = 4,929,686.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,686.85/2,700.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.53

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