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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.92, 3,054.33 and 1,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.92, 3,054.33 and 1,683.27 is: 2,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.92 : 3,054.33 = 1,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.92/3,054.33 = 1,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.92x = 3,054.33 × 1,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.92x = 5,141,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,141,262.06/2,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.29

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