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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.08, 3,308.80 and 1,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.08, 3,308.80 and 1,991.20 is: 2,981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.08 : 3,308.80 = 1,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.08/3,308.80 = 1,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.08x = 3,308.80 × 1,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.08x = 6,588,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,482.56/2,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.11

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