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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.14, 3,050.03 and 1,215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.14, 3,050.03 and 1,215.42 is: 1,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.14 : 3,050.03 = 1,215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.14/3,050.03 = 1,215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.14x = 3,050.03 × 1,215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.14x = 3,707,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,055.25/2,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.29

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