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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.98, 3,315.65 and 1,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.98, 3,315.65 and 1,114.04 is: 1,669.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.98 : 3,315.65 = 1,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.98/3,315.65 = 1,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.98x = 3,315.65 × 1,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.98x = 3,693,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,761.16/2,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.89

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