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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.74, 2,973.29 and 1,210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.74, 2,973.29 and 1,210.34 is: 1,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.74 : 2,973.29 = 1,210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.74/2,973.29 = 1,210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.74x = 2,973.29 × 1,210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.74x = 3,598,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,670.90/2,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.12

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