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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.91, 4,151.12 and 1,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.91, 4,151.12 and 1,206.62 is: 1,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.91 : 4,151.12 = 1,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.91/4,151.12 = 1,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.91x = 4,151.12 × 1,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.91x = 5,008,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,835.05/2,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.26

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