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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.20, 3,050 and 1,215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.20, 3,050 and 1,215.46 is: 1,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.20 : 3,050 = 1,215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.20/3,050 = 1,215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.20x = 3,050 × 1,215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.20x = 3,707,153
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,153/2,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.29

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