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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.92, 3,316.80 and 912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.92, 3,316.80 and 912.76 is: 1,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.92 : 3,316.80 = 912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.92/3,316.80 = 912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.92x = 3,316.80 × 912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.92x = 3,027,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,442.37/2,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.08

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