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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.95, 3,052.52 and 1,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.95, 3,052.52 and 1,217.24 is: 1,679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.95 : 3,052.52 = 1,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.95/3,052.52 = 1,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.95x = 3,052.52 × 1,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.95x = 3,715,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,628.10/2,211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.80

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