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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.48, 3,315.72 and 2,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.48, 3,315.72 and 2,161.88 is: 3,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.48 : 3,315.72 = 2,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.48/3,315.72 = 2,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.48x = 3,315.72 × 2,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.48x = 7,168,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,188.75/2,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.82

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