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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.21, 3,048.73 and 1,651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.21, 3,048.73 and 1,651.69 is: 2,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.21 : 3,048.73 = 1,651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.21/3,048.73 = 1,651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.21x = 3,048.73 × 1,651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.21x = 5,035,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,556.85/2,212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.26

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