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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.75, 3,568.83 and 1,210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.75, 3,568.83 and 1,210.21 is: 1,814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.75 : 3,568.83 = 1,210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.75/3,568.83 = 1,210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.75x = 3,568.83 × 1,210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.75x = 4,319,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,033.75/2,380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.15

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