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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.83, 3,050.92 and 1,216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.83, 3,050.92 and 1,216.12 is: 1,678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.83 : 3,050.92 = 1,216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.83/3,050.92 = 1,216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.83x = 3,050.92 × 1,216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.83x = 3,710,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,284.83/2,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.23

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