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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.62, 2,973.37 and 1,210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.62, 2,973.37 and 1,210.43 is: 1,670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.62 : 2,973.37 = 1,210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.62/2,973.37 = 1,210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.62x = 2,973.37 × 1,210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.62x = 3,599,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,063.96/2,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.40

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