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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.92, 3,052.08 and 2,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.92, 3,052.08 and 2,063.88 is: 2,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.92 : 3,052.08 = 2,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.92/3,052.08 = 2,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.92x = 3,052.08 × 2,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.92x = 6,299,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,126.87/2,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.52

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