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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.70, 4,081.92 and 2,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.70, 4,081.92 and 2,210.36 is: 3,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.70 : 4,081.92 = 2,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.70/4,081.92 = 2,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.70x = 4,081.92 × 2,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.70x = 9,022,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,022,522.90/2,957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.52

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