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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.03, 2,955.98 and 1,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.03, 2,955.98 and 1,210.53 is: 1,670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.03 : 2,955.98 = 1,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.03/2,955.98 = 1,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.03x = 2,955.98 × 1,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.03x = 3,578,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,296.42/2,142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.52

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