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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.60, 3,052.12 and 1,216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.60, 3,052.12 and 1,216.92 is: 1,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.60 : 3,052.12 = 1,216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.60/3,052.12 = 1,216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.60x = 3,052.12 × 1,216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.60x = 3,714,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,185.87/2,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.41

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