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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.59, 3,311.48 and 1,038.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.59, 3,311.48 and 1,038.99 is: 1,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.59 : 3,311.48 = 1,038.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.59/3,311.48 = 1,038.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.59x = 3,311.48 × 1,038.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.59x = 3,440,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,609.62/2,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.42

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