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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.78, 3,050.91 and 1,216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.78, 3,050.91 and 1,216.06 is: 1,678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.78 : 3,050.91 = 1,216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.78/3,050.91 = 1,216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.78x = 3,050.91 × 1,216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.78x = 3,710,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,081.99/2,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.18

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