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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.56, 3,065.94 and 2,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.56, 3,065.94 and 2,184.72 is: 3,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.56 : 3,065.94 = 2,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.56/3,065.94 = 2,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.56x = 3,065.94 × 2,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.56x = 6,698,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,220.44/2,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.36

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