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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.80, 3,052.14 and 1,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.80, 3,052.14 and 1,217.04 is: 1,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.80 : 3,052.14 = 1,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.80/3,052.14 = 1,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.80x = 3,052.14 × 1,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.80x = 3,714,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,576.47/2,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.44

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