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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.15, 3,052.21 and 1,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.15, 3,052.21 and 1,425.25 is: 1,966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.15 : 3,052.21 = 1,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.15/3,052.21 = 1,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.15x = 3,052.21 × 1,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.15x = 4,350,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,162.30/2,212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.49

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