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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.10, 2,828.78 and 1,210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.10, 2,828.78 and 1,210.74 is: 1,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.10 : 2,828.78 = 1,210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.10/2,828.78 = 1,210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.10x = 2,828.78 × 1,210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.10x = 3,424,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,917.10/2,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.61

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