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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.16, 3,398.65 and 2,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.16, 3,398.65 and 2,212.72 is: 3,325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.16 : 3,398.65 = 2,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.16/3,398.65 = 2,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.16x = 3,398.65 × 2,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.16x = 7,520,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,246.80/2,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.84

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