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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.64, 3,317.04 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.64, 3,317.04 and 672.28 is: 1,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.64 : 3,317.04 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.64/3,317.04 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.64x = 3,317.04 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.64x = 2,229,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,979.65/2,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.29

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