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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.10, 3,051.22 and 1,216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.10, 3,051.22 and 1,216.36 is: 1,678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.10 : 3,051.22 = 1,216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.10/3,051.22 = 1,216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.10x = 3,051.22 × 1,216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.10x = 3,711,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,381.96/2,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.52

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