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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.88, 3,050.24 and 1,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.88, 3,050.24 and 1,371.28 is: 1,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.88 : 3,050.24 = 1,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.88/3,050.24 = 1,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.88x = 3,050.24 × 1,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.88x = 4,182,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,717.86/2,210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.88

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