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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.22, 3,049.89 and 1,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.22, 3,049.89 and 1,265.83 is: 1,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.22 : 3,049.89 = 1,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.22/3,049.89 = 1,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.22x = 3,049.89 × 1,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.22x = 3,860,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,629.89/2,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.72

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