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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.56, 3,317.36 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.56, 3,317.36 and 912.52 is: 1,368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.56 : 3,317.36 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.56/3,317.36 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.56x = 3,317.36 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.56x = 3,027,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,157.35/2,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.79

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