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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.96, 3,319.34 and 1,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.96, 3,319.34 and 1,345.44 is: 2,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.96 : 3,319.34 = 1,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.96/3,319.34 = 1,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.96x = 3,319.34 × 1,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.96x = 4,465,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,972.81/2,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.10

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