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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.30, 3,315.14 and 1,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.30, 3,315.14 and 1,224.08 is: 1,835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.30 : 3,315.14 = 1,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.30/3,315.14 = 1,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.30x = 3,315.14 × 1,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.30x = 4,057,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,980.00/2,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.11

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