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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.21, 3,049.95 and 1,215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.21, 3,049.95 and 1,215.33 is: 1,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.21 : 3,049.95 = 1,215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.21/3,049.95 = 1,215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.21x = 3,049.95 × 1,215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.21x = 3,706,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,695.73/2,210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.08

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