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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.04, 3,316.80 and 912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.04, 3,316.80 and 912.08 is: 1,367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.04 : 3,316.80 = 912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.04/3,316.80 = 912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.04x = 3,316.80 × 912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.04x = 3,025,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,186.94/2,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.60

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