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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.08, 4,128.24 and 1,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.08, 4,128.24 and 1,212 is: 1,818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.08 : 4,128.24 = 1,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.08/4,128.24 = 1,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.08x = 4,128.24 × 1,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.08x = 5,003,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,426.88/2,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.05

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