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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.87, 3,052.30 and 1,217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.87, 3,052.30 and 1,217.05 is: 1,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.87 : 3,052.30 = 1,217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.87/3,052.30 = 1,217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.87x = 3,052.30 × 1,217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.87x = 3,714,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,801.72/2,211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.48

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