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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.40, 3,050.06 and 1,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.40, 3,050.06 and 1,266.08 is: 1,747.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.40 : 3,050.06 = 1,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.40/3,050.06 = 1,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.40x = 3,050.06 × 1,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.40x = 3,861,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,619.96/2,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.02

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