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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.22, 3,047.96 and 2,049.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.22, 3,047.96 and 2,049.17 is: 2,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.22 : 3,047.96 = 2,049.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.22/3,047.96 = 2,049.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.22x = 3,047.96 × 2,049.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.22x = 6,245,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,778.08/2,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.86

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