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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.59, 3,049.86 and 1,370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.59, 3,049.86 and 1,370.99 is: 1,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.59 : 3,049.86 = 1,370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.59/3,049.86 = 1,370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.59x = 3,049.86 × 1,370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.59x = 4,181,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,328.33/2,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.50

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