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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.24, 3,315.02 and 1,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.24, 3,315.02 and 1,040.66 is: 1,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.24 : 3,315.02 = 1,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.24/3,315.02 = 1,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.24x = 3,315.02 × 1,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.24x = 3,449,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,808.71/2,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.12

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