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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.73, 3,050.91 and 1,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.73, 3,050.91 and 1,266.53 is: 1,747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.73 : 3,050.91 = 1,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.73/3,050.91 = 1,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.73x = 3,050.91 × 1,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.73x = 3,864,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,053.79/2,210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.86

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