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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.30, 3,051.68 and 1,216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.30, 3,051.68 and 1,216.55 is: 1,678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.30 : 3,051.68 = 1,216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.30/3,051.68 = 1,216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.30x = 3,051.68 × 1,216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.30x = 3,712,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,522.85/2,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.89

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