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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.33, 3,135.37 and 1,212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.33, 3,135.37 and 1,212.48 is: 1,817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.33 : 3,135.37 = 1,212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.33/3,135.37 = 1,212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.33x = 3,135.37 × 1,212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.33x = 3,801,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,554.71/2,091.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.77

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