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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.85, 3,313.44 and 1,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.85, 3,313.44 and 1,772.08 is: 2,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.85 : 3,313.44 = 1,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.85/3,313.44 = 1,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.85x = 3,313.44 × 1,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.85x = 5,871,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871,672.47/2,212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,653.44

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