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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.31, 3,050.58 and 1,325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.31, 3,050.58 and 1,325.57 is: 1,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.31 : 3,050.58 = 1,325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.31/3,050.58 = 1,325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.31x = 3,050.58 × 1,325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.31x = 4,043,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,757.33/2,211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.67

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