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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.77, 2,828.54 and 1,210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.77, 2,828.54 and 1,210.43 is: 1,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.77 : 2,828.54 = 1,210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.77/2,828.54 = 1,210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.77x = 2,828.54 × 1,210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.77x = 3,423,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,749.67/2,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.31

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