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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.28, 3,314.19 and 1,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.28, 3,314.19 and 1,115.96 is: 1,672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.28 : 3,314.19 = 1,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.28/3,314.19 = 1,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.28x = 3,314.19 × 1,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.28x = 3,698,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,491.00/2,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.56

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