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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.20, 3,313.70 and 1,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.20, 3,313.70 and 1,039.60 is: 1,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.20 : 3,313.70 = 1,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.20/3,313.70 = 1,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.20x = 3,313.70 × 1,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.20x = 3,444,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,922.52/2,210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.65

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