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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.86, 2,828.79 and 1,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.86, 2,828.79 and 1,210.60 is: 1,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.86 : 2,828.79 = 1,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.86/2,828.79 = 1,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.86x = 2,828.79 × 1,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.86x = 3,424,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,533.17/2,049.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.62

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