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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.76, 3,319.32 and 2,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.76, 3,319.32 and 2,154.44 is: 3,231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.76 : 3,319.32 = 2,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.76/3,319.32 = 2,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.76x = 3,319.32 × 2,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.76x = 7,151,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151,275.78/2,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.84

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