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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.17, 3,051.45 and 1,216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.17, 3,051.45 and 1,216.49 is: 1,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.17 : 3,051.45 = 1,216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.17/3,051.45 = 1,216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.17x = 3,051.45 × 1,216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.17x = 3,712,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,043.15/2,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.77

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