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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.50, 3,571.42 and 1,210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.50, 3,571.42 and 1,210.29 is: 1,816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.50 : 3,571.42 = 1,210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.50/3,571.42 = 1,210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.50x = 3,571.42 × 1,210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.50x = 4,322,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,456.45/2,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.54

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