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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.34, 3,053.07 and 1,217.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.34, 3,053.07 and 1,217.66 is: 1,680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.34 : 3,053.07 = 1,217.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.34/3,053.07 = 1,217.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.34x = 3,053.07 × 1,217.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.34x = 3,717,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,585.95/2,212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.39

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