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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.14, 4,208.31 and 2,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.14, 4,208.31 and 2,213.24 is: 3,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.14 : 4,208.31 = 2,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.14/4,208.31 = 2,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.14x = 4,208.31 × 2,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.14x = 9,313,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313,978.98/3,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.63

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