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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.96, 3,052.52 and 1,217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.96, 3,052.52 and 1,217.21 is: 1,679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.96 : 3,052.52 = 1,217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.96/3,052.52 = 1,217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.96x = 3,052.52 × 1,217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.96x = 3,715,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,557.87/2,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.76

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