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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.82, 3,320.61 and 1,118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.82, 3,320.61 and 1,118.62 is: 1,677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.82 : 3,320.61 = 1,118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.82/3,320.61 = 1,118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.82x = 3,320.61 × 1,118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.82x = 3,714,500.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,500.76/2,214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.11

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