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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.65, 3,052.03 and 1,216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.65, 3,052.03 and 1,216.92 is: 1,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.65 : 3,052.03 = 1,216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.65/3,052.03 = 1,216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.65x = 3,052.03 × 1,216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.65x = 3,714,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,087.03/2,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.33

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