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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.42, 3,050.51 and 1,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.42, 3,050.51 and 1,266.50 is: 1,747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.42 : 3,050.51 = 1,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.42/3,050.51 = 1,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.42x = 3,050.51 × 1,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.42x = 3,863,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,449.33/2,210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.84

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