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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.58, 4,128.45 and 1,211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.58, 4,128.45 and 1,211.50 is: 1,817.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.58 : 4,128.45 = 1,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.58/4,128.45 = 1,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.58x = 4,128.45 × 1,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.58x = 5,001,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,617.18/2,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.73

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