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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.56, 3,051.92 and 1,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.56, 3,051.92 and 1,466.48 is: 2,022.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.56 : 3,051.92 = 1,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.56/3,051.92 = 1,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.56x = 3,051.92 × 1,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.56x = 4,475,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,579.64/2,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.81

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