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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.60, 3,316.44 and 1,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.60, 3,316.44 and 1,237.38 is: 1,856.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.60 : 3,316.44 = 1,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.60/3,316.44 = 1,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.60x = 3,316.44 × 1,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.60x = 4,103,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,696.53/2,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.37

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