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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.15, 3,049.58 and 1,252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.15, 3,049.58 and 1,252.89 is: 1,728.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.15 : 3,049.58 = 1,252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.15/3,049.58 = 1,252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.15x = 3,049.58 × 1,252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.15x = 3,820,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,782.02/2,210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.75

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