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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.72, 3,319.18 and 1,118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.72, 3,319.18 and 1,118.49 is: 1,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.72 : 3,319.18 = 1,118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.72/3,319.18 = 1,118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.72x = 3,319.18 × 1,118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.72x = 3,712,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,469.64/2,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.27

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