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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.90, 3,321.42 and 1,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.90, 3,321.42 and 1,118.24 is: 1,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.90 : 3,321.42 = 1,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.90/3,321.42 = 1,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.90x = 3,321.42 × 1,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.90x = 3,714,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,144.70/2,213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.65

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