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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.33, 3,050.37 and 1,381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.33, 3,050.37 and 1,381.89 is: 1,906.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.33 : 3,050.37 = 1,381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.33/3,050.37 = 1,381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.33x = 3,050.37 × 1,381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.33x = 4,215,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215,275.98/2,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.22

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