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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.38, 3,050.18 and 1,215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.38, 3,050.18 and 1,215.56 is: 1,677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.38 : 3,050.18 = 1,215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.38/3,050.18 = 1,215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.38x = 3,050.18 × 1,215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.38x = 3,707,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,676.80/2,210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.39

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