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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.06, 3,050.85 and 1,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.06, 3,050.85 and 1,492.40 is: 2,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.06 : 3,050.85 = 1,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.06/3,050.85 = 1,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.06x = 3,050.85 × 1,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.06x = 4,553,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,088.54/2,210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.17

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