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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.92, 3,320.14 and 1,116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.92, 3,320.14 and 1,116.38 is: 1,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.92 : 3,320.14 = 1,116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.92/3,320.14 = 1,116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.92x = 3,320.14 × 1,116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.92x = 3,706,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,537.89/2,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.95

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