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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.10, 3,321.15 and 1,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.10, 3,321.15 and 1,120.60 is: 1,680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.10 : 3,321.15 = 1,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.10/3,321.15 = 1,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.10x = 3,321.15 × 1,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.10x = 3,721,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,680.69/2,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.90

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