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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.08, 3,051.16 and 1,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.08, 3,051.16 and 1,216.32 is: 1,678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.08 : 3,051.16 = 1,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.08/3,051.16 = 1,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.08x = 3,051.16 × 1,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.08x = 3,711,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,186.93/2,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.45

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