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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.72, 3,051 and 1,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.72, 3,051 and 1,326.56 is: 1,830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.72 : 3,051 = 1,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.72/3,051 = 1,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.72x = 3,051 × 1,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.72x = 4,047,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,334.56/2,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.78

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