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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.45, 3,052.25 and 1,216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.45, 3,052.25 and 1,216.38 is: 1,822.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.45 : 3,052.25 = 1,216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.45/3,052.25 = 1,216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.45x = 3,052.25 × 1,216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.45x = 3,712,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,689.77/2,037.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.22

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