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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.80, 3,050.70 and 1,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.80, 3,050.70 and 1,370.10 is: 1,891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.80 : 3,050.70 = 1,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.80/3,050.70 = 1,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.80x = 3,050.70 × 1,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.80x = 4,179,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,764.07/2,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.47

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