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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.25, 3,312.63 and 1,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.25, 3,312.63 and 1,375.84 is: 2,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.25 : 3,312.63 = 1,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.25/3,312.63 = 1,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.25x = 3,312.63 × 1,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.25x = 4,557,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,648.86/2,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.12

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