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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.14, 3,316.98 and 1,085.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.14, 3,316.98 and 1,085.78 is: 1,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.14 : 3,316.98 = 1,085.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.14/3,316.98 = 1,085.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.14x = 3,316.98 × 1,085.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.14x = 3,601,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,510.54/2,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.80

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