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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.55, 3,057.09 and 1,932.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.55, 3,057.09 and 1,932.35 is: 2,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.55 : 3,057.09 = 1,932.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.55/3,057.09 = 1,932.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.55x = 3,057.09 × 1,932.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.55x = 5,907,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,367.86/2,212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.94

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