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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.28, 3,053.30 and 1,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.28, 3,053.30 and 1,328.60 is: 1,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.28 : 3,053.30 = 1,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.28/3,053.30 = 1,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.28x = 3,053.30 × 1,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.28x = 4,056,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,614.38/2,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.68

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