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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.38, 3,051.82 and 1,382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.38, 3,051.82 and 1,382.94 is: 1,907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.38 : 3,051.82 = 1,382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.38/3,051.82 = 1,382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.38x = 3,051.82 × 1,382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.38x = 4,220,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,483.95/2,212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.67

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