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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.82, 3,321.27 and 1,117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.82, 3,321.27 and 1,117.95 is: 1,677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.82 : 3,321.27 = 1,117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.82/3,321.27 = 1,117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.82x = 3,321.27 × 1,117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.82x = 3,713,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,008.29/2,212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.96

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