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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.98, 3,050.56 and 1,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.98, 3,050.56 and 1,425.50 is: 1,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.98 : 3,050.56 = 1,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.98/3,050.56 = 1,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.98x = 3,050.56 × 1,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.98x = 4,348,573.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,573.28/2,210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.81

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