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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.93, 3,320.55 and 981.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.93, 3,320.55 and 981.19 is: 1,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.93 : 3,320.55 = 981.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.93/3,320.55 = 981.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.93x = 3,320.55 × 981.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.93x = 3,258,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,082.15/2,212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.30

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