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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.64, 3,054.32 and 1,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.64, 3,054.32 and 1,373.52 is: 1,896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.64 : 3,054.32 = 1,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.64/3,054.32 = 1,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.64x = 3,054.32 × 1,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.64x = 4,195,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,169.61/2,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.00

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