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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.71, 3,050.71 and 1,314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.71, 3,050.71 and 1,314.31 is: 1,813.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.71 : 3,050.71 = 1,314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.71/3,050.71 = 1,314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.71x = 3,050.71 × 1,314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.71x = 4,009,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,578.66/2,210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.71

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