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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.86, 3,571.98 and 1,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.86, 3,571.98 and 1,210.68 is: 1,817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.86 : 3,571.98 = 1,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.86/3,571.98 = 1,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.86x = 3,571.98 × 1,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.86x = 4,324,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,524.75/2,379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.13

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