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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.56, 2,828.76 and 1,210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.56, 2,828.76 and 1,210.16 is: 1,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.56 : 2,828.76 = 1,210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.56/2,828.76 = 1,210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.56x = 2,828.76 × 1,210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.56x = 3,423,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,252.20/2,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.24

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