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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.12, 3,050.32 and 1,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.12, 3,050.32 and 1,465.84 is: 2,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.12 : 3,050.32 = 1,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.12/3,050.32 = 1,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.12x = 3,050.32 × 1,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.12x = 4,471,281.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,281.07/2,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.27

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