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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.80, 3,050.98 and 1,216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.80, 3,050.98 and 1,216.15 is: 1,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.80 : 3,050.98 = 1,216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.80/3,050.98 = 1,216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.80x = 3,050.98 × 1,216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.80x = 3,710,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,427.99/2,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.32

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