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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.91, 3,050.97 and 1,216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.91, 3,050.97 and 1,216.17 is: 1,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.91 : 3,050.97 = 1,216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.91/3,050.97 = 1,216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.91x = 3,050.97 × 1,216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.91x = 3,710,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,498.18/2,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.27

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