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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.12, 3,317.16 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.12, 3,317.16 and 672.24 is: 1,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.12 : 3,317.16 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.12/3,317.16 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.12x = 3,317.16 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.12x = 2,229,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,927.64/2,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.51

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