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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.36, 4,126.08 and 1,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.36, 4,126.08 and 1,212 is: 1,817.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.36 : 4,126.08 = 1,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.36/4,126.08 = 1,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.36x = 4,126.08 × 1,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.36x = 5,000,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,808.96/2,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.58

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