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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.96, 3,051.27 and 1,216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.96, 3,051.27 and 1,216.35 is: 1,678.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.96 : 3,051.27 = 1,216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.96/3,051.27 = 1,216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.96x = 3,051.27 × 1,216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.96x = 3,711,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,412.26/2,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.64

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