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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.04, 3,317.42 and 1,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.04, 3,317.42 and 1,101 is: 1,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.04 : 3,317.42 = 1,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.04/3,317.42 = 1,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.04x = 3,317.42 × 1,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.04x = 3,652,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,479.42/2,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.18

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