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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.14, 3,275.37 and 1,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.14, 3,275.37 and 1,211.10 is: 1,812.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.14 : 3,275.37 = 1,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.14/3,275.37 = 1,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.14x = 3,275.37 × 1,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.14x = 3,966,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,800.61/2,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.86

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