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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.78, 3,316.68 and 1,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.78, 3,316.68 and 1,041.60 is: 1,561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.78 : 3,316.68 = 1,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.78/3,316.68 = 1,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.78x = 3,316.68 × 1,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.78x = 3,454,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,653.89/2,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.93

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