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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.78, 3,050.21 and 1,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.78, 3,050.21 and 1,326.26 is: 1,829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.78 : 3,050.21 = 1,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.78/3,050.21 = 1,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.78x = 3,050.21 × 1,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.78x = 4,045,349.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,349.63/2,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.83

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