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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751, 4,128.30 and 1,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751, 4,128.30 and 1,212 is: 1,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751 : 4,128.30 = 1,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751/4,128.30 = 1,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751x = 4,128.30 × 1,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751x = 5,003,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,499.60/2,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.79

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