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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.57, 2,844.90 and 1,210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.57, 2,844.90 and 1,210.81 is: 1,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.57 : 2,844.90 = 1,210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.57/2,844.90 = 1,210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.57x = 2,844.90 × 1,210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.57x = 3,444,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,622.17/2,061.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.88

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