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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.30, 3,314.37 and 1,286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.30, 3,314.37 and 1,286.18 is: 1,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.30 : 3,314.37 = 1,286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.30/3,314.37 = 1,286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.30x = 3,314.37 × 1,286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.30x = 4,262,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,876.41/2,210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.64

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