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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.40, 3,312.54 and 1,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.40, 3,312.54 and 1,331.76 is: 1,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.40 : 3,312.54 = 1,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.40/3,312.54 = 1,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.40x = 3,312.54 × 1,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.40x = 4,411,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,508.27/2,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.80

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