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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.82, 3,050.99 and 1,216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.82, 3,050.99 and 1,216.11 is: 1,678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.82 : 3,050.99 = 1,216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.82/3,050.99 = 1,216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.82x = 3,050.99 × 1,216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.82x = 3,710,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,339.45/2,210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.26

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