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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.52, 3,316.95 and 1,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.52, 3,316.95 and 1,116.32 is: 1,673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.52 : 3,316.95 = 1,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.52/3,316.95 = 1,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.52x = 3,316.95 × 1,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.52x = 3,702,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,761.04/2,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.55

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