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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.41, 3,053.18 and 1,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.41, 3,053.18 and 1,217.73 is: 1,680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.41 : 3,053.18 = 1,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.41/3,053.18 = 1,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.41x = 3,053.18 × 1,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.41x = 3,717,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,942.79/2,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.49

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