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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.64, 3,317.84 and 1,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.64, 3,317.84 and 1,238.48 is: 1,857.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.64 : 3,317.84 = 1,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.64/3,317.84 = 1,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.64x = 3,317.84 × 1,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.64x = 4,109,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,078.48/2,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.09

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