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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.27, 3,048.91 and 1,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.27, 3,048.91 and 1,611.97 is: 2,223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.27 : 3,048.91 = 1,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.27/3,048.91 = 1,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.27x = 3,048.91 × 1,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.27x = 4,914,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,739.80/2,210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.60

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