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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.90, 3,319.74 and 1,172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.90, 3,319.74 and 1,172.62 is: 1,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.90 : 3,319.74 = 1,172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.90/3,319.74 = 1,172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.90x = 3,319.74 × 1,172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.90x = 3,892,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,797.67/2,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.94

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