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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467, 2,196.41 and 1,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467, 2,196.41 and 1,210.10 is: 1,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467 : 2,196.41 = 1,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467/2,196.41 = 1,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467x = 2,196.41 × 1,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467x = 2,657,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,858.71/1,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.76

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