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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.58, 3,051.02 and 1,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.58, 3,051.02 and 1,652.16 is: 2,278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.58 : 3,051.02 = 1,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.58/3,051.02 = 1,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.58x = 3,051.02 × 1,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.58x = 5,040,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,773.20/2,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.23

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