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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.10, 3,318.53 and 1,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.10, 3,318.53 and 1,101.59 is: 1,652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.10 : 3,318.53 = 1,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.10/3,318.53 = 1,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.10x = 3,318.53 × 1,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.10x = 3,655,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,659.46/2,212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.57

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