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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.16, 3,318.56 and 2,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.16, 3,318.56 and 2,080.32 is: 3,120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.16 : 3,318.56 = 2,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.16/3,318.56 = 2,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.16x = 3,318.56 × 2,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.16x = 6,903,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,666.74/2,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.78

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