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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.52, 2,973.02 and 1,210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.52, 2,973.02 and 1,210.42 is: 1,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.52 : 2,973.02 = 1,210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.52/2,973.02 = 1,210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.52x = 2,973.02 × 1,210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.52x = 3,598,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,581.95/2,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.25

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