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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.12, 3,314.82 and 1,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.12, 3,314.82 and 1,056.28 is: 1,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.12 : 3,314.82 = 1,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.12/3,314.82 = 1,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.12x = 3,314.82 × 1,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.12x = 3,501,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,378.07/2,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.82

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