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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.99, 4,218.97 and 1,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.99, 4,218.97 and 1,253.10 is: 1,880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.99 : 4,218.97 = 1,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.99/4,218.97 = 1,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.99x = 4,218.97 × 1,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.99x = 5,286,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,791.31/2,811.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.09

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