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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.60, 3,051.99 and 1,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.60, 3,051.99 and 1,216.88 is: 1,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.60 : 3,051.99 = 1,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.60/3,051.99 = 1,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.60x = 3,051.99 × 1,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.60x = 3,713,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,905.22/2,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.28

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