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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.53, 3,317.99 and 731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.53, 3,317.99 and 731.48 is: 1,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.53 : 3,317.99 = 731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.53/3,317.99 = 731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.53x = 3,317.99 × 731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.53x = 2,427,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,035.52/2,212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.95

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