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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.55, 2,829 and 1,210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.55, 2,829 and 1,210.21 is: 1,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.55 : 2,829 = 1,210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.55/2,829 = 1,210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.55x = 2,829 × 1,210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.55x = 3,423,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,684.09/2,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.46

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