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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.30, 3,051.83 and 1,547.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.30, 3,051.83 and 1,547.69 is: 2,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.30 : 3,051.83 = 1,547.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.30/3,051.83 = 1,547.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.30x = 3,051.83 × 1,547.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.30x = 4,723,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,279.03/2,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.01

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