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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.31, 3,053.09 and 1,328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.31, 3,053.09 and 1,328.87 is: 1,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.31 : 3,053.09 = 1,328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.31/3,053.09 = 1,328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.31x = 3,053.09 × 1,328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.31x = 4,057,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,159.71/2,212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.90

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