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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.78, 3,052.20 and 1,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.78, 3,052.20 and 1,217.10 is: 1,679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.78 : 3,052.20 = 1,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.78/3,052.20 = 1,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.78x = 3,052.20 × 1,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.78x = 3,714,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,832.62/2,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.57

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