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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.24, 3,323.12 and 1,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.24, 3,323.12 and 1,175.52 is: 1,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.24 : 3,323.12 = 1,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.24/3,323.12 = 1,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.24x = 3,323.12 × 1,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.24x = 3,906,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,394.02/2,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.21

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