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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.72, 3,050.82 and 1,215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.72, 3,050.82 and 1,215.98 is: 1,678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.72 : 3,050.82 = 1,215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.72/3,050.82 = 1,215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.72x = 3,050.82 × 1,215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.72x = 3,709,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,736.10/2,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.07

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