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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.04, 3,315.90 and 912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.04, 3,315.90 and 912.80 is: 1,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.04 : 3,315.90 = 912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.04/3,315.90 = 912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.04x = 3,315.90 × 912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.04x = 3,026,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,753.52/2,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.31

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