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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.51, 3,050.48 and 1,215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.51, 3,050.48 and 1,215.78 is: 1,677.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.51 : 3,050.48 = 1,215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.51/3,050.48 = 1,215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.51x = 3,050.48 × 1,215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.51x = 3,708,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,714.12/2,210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.76

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