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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.38, 3,320.62 and 1,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.38, 3,320.62 and 1,117.52 is: 1,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.38 : 3,320.62 = 1,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.38/3,320.62 = 1,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.38x = 3,320.62 × 1,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.38x = 3,710,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,842.66/2,212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.31

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