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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.93, 3,304.82 and 1,774.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.93, 3,304.82 and 1,774.83 is: 2,650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.93 : 3,304.82 = 1,774.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.93/3,304.82 = 1,774.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.93x = 3,304.82 × 1,774.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.93x = 5,865,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,493.68/2,212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.56

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