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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.12, 3,049.78 and 1,215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.12, 3,049.78 and 1,215.40 is: 1,677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.12 : 3,049.78 = 1,215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.12/3,049.78 = 1,215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.12x = 3,049.78 × 1,215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.12x = 3,706,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,702.61/2,210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.15

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