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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.56, 3,050.86 and 1,426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.56, 3,050.86 and 1,426.88 is: 1,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.56 : 3,050.86 = 1,426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.56/3,050.86 = 1,426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.56x = 3,050.86 × 1,426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.56x = 4,353,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,211.12/2,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.28

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