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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.96, 3,042.87 and 1,210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.96, 3,042.87 and 1,210.21 is: 1,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.96 : 3,042.87 = 1,210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.96/3,042.87 = 1,210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.96x = 3,042.87 × 1,210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.96x = 3,682,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,499.56/2,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.10

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