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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.72, 3,860.94 and 2,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.72, 3,860.94 and 2,210.20 is: 3,046.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.72 : 3,860.94 = 2,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.72/3,860.94 = 2,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.72x = 3,860.94 × 2,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.72x = 8,533,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533,449.59/2,800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.88

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