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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.82, 3,042.60 and 1,210.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.82, 3,042.60 and 1,210.19 is: 1,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.82 : 3,042.60 = 1,210.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.82/3,042.60 = 1,210.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.82x = 3,042.60 × 1,210.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.82x = 3,682,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,130.01/2,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.03

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