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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.40, 3,053.26 and 1,549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.40, 3,053.26 and 1,549.47 is: 2,138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.40 : 3,053.26 = 1,549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.40/3,053.26 = 1,549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.40x = 3,053.26 × 1,549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.40x = 4,730,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,920.15/2,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.36

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