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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.02, 3,052.44 and 1,217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.02, 3,052.44 and 1,217.25 is: 1,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.02 : 3,052.44 = 1,217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.02/3,052.44 = 1,217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.02x = 3,052.44 × 1,217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.02x = 3,715,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,582.59/2,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.72

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