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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.82, 3,053.37 and 1,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.82, 3,053.37 and 1,416.84 is: 1,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.82 : 3,053.37 = 1,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.82/3,053.37 = 1,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.82x = 3,053.37 × 1,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.82x = 4,326,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,143.80/2,212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.04

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