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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.90, 3,315.47 and 1,040.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.90, 3,315.47 and 1,040.91 is: 1,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.90 : 3,315.47 = 1,040.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.90/3,315.47 = 1,040.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.90x = 3,315.47 × 1,040.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.90x = 3,451,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,105.88/2,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.24

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