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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.20, 2,972.80 and 1,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.20, 2,972.80 and 1,210.08 is: 1,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.20 : 2,972.80 = 1,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.20/2,972.80 = 1,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.20x = 2,972.80 × 1,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.20x = 3,597,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,325.82/2,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.91

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