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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.55, 3,314.58 and 1,115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.55, 3,314.58 and 1,115.31 is: 1,671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.55 : 3,314.58 = 1,115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.55/3,314.58 = 1,115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.55x = 3,314.58 × 1,115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.55x = 3,696,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,784.22/2,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.58

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