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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.44, 3,320.28 and 1,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.44, 3,320.28 and 1,059 is: 1,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.44 : 3,320.28 = 1,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.44/3,320.28 = 1,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.44x = 3,320.28 × 1,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.44x = 3,516,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,176.52/2,212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.28

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