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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.16, 3,317.40 and 912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.16, 3,317.40 and 912.88 is: 1,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.16 : 3,317.40 = 912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.16/3,317.40 = 912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.16x = 3,317.40 × 912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.16x = 3,028,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,388.11/2,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.97

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