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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.72, 2,955.57 and 1,210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.72, 2,955.57 and 1,210.22 is: 1,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.72 : 2,955.57 = 1,210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.72/2,955.57 = 1,210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.72x = 2,955.57 × 1,210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.72x = 3,576,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,888.50/2,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.10

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