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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.70, 3,317.82 and 1,115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.70, 3,317.82 and 1,115.86 is: 1,673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.70 : 3,317.82 = 1,115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.70/3,317.82 = 1,115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.70x = 3,317.82 × 1,115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.70x = 3,702,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,222.63/2,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.93

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