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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.90, 3,312.34 and 1,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.90, 3,312.34 and 1,170.25 is: 1,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.90 : 3,312.34 = 1,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.90/3,312.34 = 1,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.90x = 3,312.34 × 1,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.90x = 3,876,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,254.68/2,210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.25

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