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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.43, 3,054.99 and 1,975.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.43, 3,054.99 and 1,975.95 is: 2,728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.43 : 3,054.99 = 1,975.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.43/3,054.99 = 1,975.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.43x = 3,054.99 × 1,975.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.43x = 6,036,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,507.49/2,212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.46

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