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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.88, 3,321.37 and 1,118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.88, 3,321.37 and 1,118.01 is: 1,678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.88 : 3,321.37 = 1,118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.88/3,321.37 = 1,118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.88x = 3,321.37 × 1,118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.88x = 3,713,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,322.08/2,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.05

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