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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.85, 3,319.19 and 1,171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.85, 3,319.19 and 1,171.41 is: 1,757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.85 : 3,319.19 = 1,171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.85/3,319.19 = 1,171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.85x = 3,319.19 × 1,171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.85x = 3,888,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,132.36/2,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.86

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