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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.21, 3,915.15 and 1,223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.21, 3,915.15 and 1,223.85 is: 1,835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.21 : 3,915.15 = 1,223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.21/3,915.15 = 1,223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.21x = 3,915.15 × 1,223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.21x = 4,791,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,566.42/2,610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.70

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