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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.84, 3,050.16 and 1,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.84, 3,050.16 and 1,679.98 is: 2,315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.84 : 3,050.16 = 1,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.84/3,050.16 = 1,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.84x = 3,050.16 × 1,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.84x = 5,124,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,207.80/2,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.68

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