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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.83, 3,051.15 and 1,216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.83, 3,051.15 and 1,216.31 is: 1,678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.83 : 3,051.15 = 1,216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.83/3,051.15 = 1,216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.83x = 3,051.15 × 1,216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.83x = 3,711,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,144.26/2,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.62

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