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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.09, 3,049.85 and 1,278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.09, 3,049.85 and 1,278.59 is: 1,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.09 : 3,049.85 = 1,278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.09/3,049.85 = 1,278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.09x = 3,049.85 × 1,278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.09x = 3,899,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,495.66/2,210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.41

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