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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.03, 3,052.49 and 1,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.03, 3,052.49 and 1,217.14 is: 1,679.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.03 : 3,052.49 = 1,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.03/3,052.49 = 1,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.03x = 3,052.49 × 1,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.03x = 3,715,311.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,311.13/2,212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.60

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