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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.44, 3,053.04 and 1,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.44, 3,053.04 and 1,217.76 is: 1,680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.44 : 3,053.04 = 1,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.44/3,053.04 = 1,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.44x = 3,053.04 × 1,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.44x = 3,717,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,869.99/2,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.44

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