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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.17, 3,318.73 and 1,661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.17, 3,318.73 and 1,661.68 is: 2,494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.17 : 3,318.73 = 1,661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.17/3,318.73 = 1,661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.17x = 3,318.73 × 1,661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.17x = 5,514,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514,654.82/2,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.00

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