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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.05, 3,049.45 and 1,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.05, 3,049.45 and 1,266 is: 1,746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.05 : 3,049.45 = 1,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.05/3,049.45 = 1,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.05x = 3,049.45 × 1,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.05x = 3,860,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,603.70/2,210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.84

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