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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.58, 4,126.95 and 1,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.58, 4,126.95 and 1,210.50 is: 1,816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.58 : 4,126.95 = 1,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.58/4,126.95 = 1,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.58x = 4,126.95 × 1,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.58x = 4,995,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,672.98/2,750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.23

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