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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.56, 3,316.68 and 1,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.56, 3,316.68 and 1,059.12 is: 1,587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.56 : 3,316.68 = 1,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.56/3,316.68 = 1,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.56x = 3,316.68 × 1,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.56x = 3,512,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,762.12/2,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.65

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