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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.40, 3,050.04 and 1,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.40, 3,050.04 and 1,266.24 is: 1,747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.40 : 3,050.04 = 1,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.40/3,050.04 = 1,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.40x = 3,050.04 × 1,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.40x = 3,862,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,082.65/2,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.23

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