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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.08, 4,125.20 and 1,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.08, 4,125.20 and 1,210.72 is: 1,816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.08 : 4,125.20 = 1,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.08/4,125.20 = 1,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.08x = 4,125.20 × 1,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.08x = 4,994,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,462.14/2,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.12

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