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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.87, 3,317.09 and 1,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.87, 3,317.09 and 1,473.46 is: 2,210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.87 : 3,317.09 = 1,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.87/3,317.09 = 1,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.87x = 3,317.09 × 1,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.87x = 4,887,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,583.77/2,210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.70

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