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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.27, 3,052.89 and 1,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.27, 3,052.89 and 1,217.54 is: 1,680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.27 : 3,052.89 = 1,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.27/3,052.89 = 1,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.27x = 3,052.89 × 1,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.27x = 3,717,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,000.43/2,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.18

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