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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.50, 3,050.47 and 1,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.50, 3,050.47 and 1,215.76 is: 1,677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.50 : 3,050.47 = 1,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.50/3,050.47 = 1,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.50x = 3,050.47 × 1,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.50x = 3,708,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,639.41/2,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.74

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