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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.71, 2,973.39 and 1,210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.71, 2,973.39 and 1,210.54 is: 1,670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.71 : 2,973.39 = 1,210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.71/2,973.39 = 1,210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.71x = 2,973.39 × 1,210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.71x = 3,599,420.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,420.49/2,154.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.49

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