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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.23, 3,316.53 and 1,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.23, 3,316.53 and 1,041.66 is: 1,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.23 : 3,316.53 = 1,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.23/3,316.53 = 1,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.23x = 3,316.53 × 1,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.23x = 3,454,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,696.64/2,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.64

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