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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.26, 3,052.66 and 1,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.26, 3,052.66 and 1,217.45 is: 1,679.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.26 : 3,052.66 = 1,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.26/3,052.66 = 1,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.26x = 3,052.66 × 1,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.26x = 3,716,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,460.92/2,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.94

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