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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.52, 3,045.86 and 1,936.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.52, 3,045.86 and 1,936.36 is: 2,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.52 : 3,045.86 = 1,936.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.52/3,045.86 = 1,936.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.52x = 3,045.86 × 1,936.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.52x = 5,897,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,897,881.47/2,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.69

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