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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.08, 3,311.70 and 1,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.08, 3,311.70 and 1,517.08 is: 2,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.08 : 3,311.70 = 1,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.08/3,311.70 = 1,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.08x = 3,311.70 × 1,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.08x = 5,024,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,113.84/2,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.27

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