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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.34, 3,051.72 and 1,216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.34, 3,051.72 and 1,216.71 is: 1,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.34 : 3,051.72 = 1,216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.34/3,051.72 = 1,216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.34x = 3,051.72 × 1,216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.34x = 3,713,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,058.24/2,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.10

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