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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.37, 2,844.69 and 1,210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.37, 2,844.69 and 1,210.45 is: 1,670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.37 : 2,844.69 = 1,210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.37/2,844.69 = 1,210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.37x = 2,844.69 × 1,210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.37x = 3,443,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,356.69/2,061.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.43

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