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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.02, 3,050.82 and 1,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.02, 3,050.82 and 1,548.90 is: 2,136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.02 : 3,050.82 = 1,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.02/3,050.82 = 1,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.02x = 3,050.82 × 1,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.02x = 4,725,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,415.10/2,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.24

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