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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.40, 3,316.16 and 912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.40, 3,316.16 and 912.80 is: 1,368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.40 : 3,316.16 = 912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.40/3,316.16 = 912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.40x = 3,316.16 × 912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.40x = 3,026,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,990.85/2,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.19

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