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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.15, 3,049.86 and 1,215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.15, 3,049.86 and 1,215.47 is: 1,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.15 : 3,049.86 = 1,215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.15/3,049.86 = 1,215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.15x = 3,049.86 × 1,215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.15x = 3,707,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,013.33/2,210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.27

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