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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.24, 2,754.30 and 1,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.24, 2,754.30 and 1,210 is: 1,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.24 : 2,754.30 = 1,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.24/2,754.30 = 1,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.24x = 2,754.30 × 1,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.24x = 3,332,703
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,703/1,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.49

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