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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.50, 2,955.27 and 1,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.50, 2,955.27 and 1,210 is: 1,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.50 : 2,955.27 = 1,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.50/2,955.27 = 1,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.50x = 2,955.27 × 1,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.50x = 3,575,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,876.70/2,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.80

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