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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.41, 3,051.73 and 1,216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.41, 3,051.73 and 1,216.69 is: 1,679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.41 : 3,051.73 = 1,216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.41/3,051.73 = 1,216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.41x = 3,051.73 × 1,216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.41x = 3,713,018.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,018.15/2,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.02

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