Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.20, 2,890 and 1,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,094.20, 2,890 and 1,210 is: 1,669.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,094.20 : 2,890 = 1,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,094.20/2,890 = 1,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,094.20x = 2,890 × 1,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,094.20x = 3,496,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,496,900/2,094.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669.80
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