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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.63, 2,973.27 and 1,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.63, 2,973.27 and 1,210.59 is: 1,670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.63 : 2,973.27 = 1,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.63/2,973.27 = 1,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.63x = 2,973.27 × 1,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.63x = 3,599,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,410.93/2,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.55

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