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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.89, 2,828.16 and 1,210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.89, 2,828.16 and 1,210.86 is: 1,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.89 : 2,828.16 = 1,210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.89/2,828.16 = 1,210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.89x = 2,828.16 × 1,210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.89x = 3,424,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,505.82/2,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.58

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