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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.69, 3,315.32 and 1,421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.69, 3,315.32 and 1,421.67 is: 2,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.69 : 3,315.32 = 1,421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.69/3,315.32 = 1,421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.69x = 3,315.32 × 1,421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.69x = 4,713,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,290.98/2,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.08

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