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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.50, 3,318.83 and 1,116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.50, 3,318.83 and 1,116.27 is: 1,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.50 : 3,318.83 = 1,116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.50/3,318.83 = 1,116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.50x = 3,318.83 × 1,116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.50x = 3,704,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,704.78/2,212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.44

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