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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.72, 3,322.82 and 2,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.72, 3,322.82 and 2,124.43 is: 3,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.72 : 3,322.82 = 2,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.72/3,322.82 = 2,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.72x = 3,322.82 × 2,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.72x = 7,059,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059,095.50/2,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.24

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