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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.08, 3,320.04 and 1,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.08, 3,320.04 and 1,186.80 is: 1,781.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.08 : 3,320.04 = 1,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.08/3,320.04 = 1,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.08x = 3,320.04 × 1,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.08x = 3,940,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,223.47/2,212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.23

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