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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.24, 3,311.41 and 1,477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.24, 3,311.41 and 1,477.59 is: 2,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.24 : 3,311.41 = 1,477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.24/3,311.41 = 1,477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.24x = 3,311.41 × 1,477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.24x = 4,892,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,906.30/2,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.74

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