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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.67, 3,320.23 and 1,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.67, 3,320.23 and 1,117.56 is: 1,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.67 : 3,320.23 = 1,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.67/3,320.23 = 1,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.67x = 3,320.23 × 1,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.67x = 3,710,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,556.24/2,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.20

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