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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.76, 2,955.64 and 1,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.76, 2,955.64 and 1,210.24 is: 1,670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.76 : 2,955.64 = 1,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.76/2,955.64 = 1,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.76x = 2,955.64 × 1,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.76x = 3,577,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,033.75/2,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.14

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