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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.42, 3,315.36 and 1,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.42, 3,315.36 and 1,235.90 is: 1,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.42 : 3,315.36 = 1,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.42/3,315.36 = 1,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.42x = 3,315.36 × 1,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.42x = 4,097,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,453.42/2,210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.70

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