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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.94, 3,051.16 and 1,216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.94, 3,051.16 and 1,216.29 is: 1,678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.94 : 3,051.16 = 1,216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.94/3,051.16 = 1,216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.94x = 3,051.16 × 1,216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.94x = 3,711,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,095.40/2,210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.52

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