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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.60, 3,272.76 and 1,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.60, 3,272.76 and 1,210.56 is: 1,812.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.60 : 3,272.76 = 1,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.60/3,272.76 = 1,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.60x = 3,272.76 × 1,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.60x = 3,961,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,872.35/2,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.72

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