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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.85, 3,050.83 and 1,202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.85, 3,050.83 and 1,202.55 is: 1,659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.85 : 3,050.83 = 1,202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.85/3,050.83 = 1,202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.85x = 3,050.83 × 1,202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.85x = 3,668,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,766.59/2,210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.44

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