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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.24, 3,049.70 and 1,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.24, 3,049.70 and 1,325.72 is: 1,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.24 : 3,049.70 = 1,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.24/3,049.70 = 1,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.24x = 3,049.70 × 1,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.24x = 4,043,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,048.28/2,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.23

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