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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.40, 3,048.77 and 1,423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.40, 3,048.77 and 1,423.69 is: 1,963.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.40 : 3,048.77 = 1,423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.40/3,048.77 = 1,423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.40x = 3,048.77 × 1,423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.40x = 4,340,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,499.30/2,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.67

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