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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.37, 3,053.21 and 1,315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.37, 3,053.21 and 1,315.86 is: 1,815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.37 : 3,053.21 = 1,315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.37/3,053.21 = 1,315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.37x = 3,053.21 × 1,315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.37x = 4,017,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,590.33/2,212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.97

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