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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.12, 3,314.72 and 1,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.12, 3,314.72 and 1,113.60 is: 1,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.12 : 3,314.72 = 1,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.12/3,314.72 = 1,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.12x = 3,314.72 × 1,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.12x = 3,691,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,272.19/2,209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.92

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