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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.83, 3,319.41 and 1,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.83, 3,319.41 and 1,116.74 is: 1,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.83 : 3,319.41 = 1,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.83/3,319.41 = 1,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.83x = 3,319.41 × 1,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.83x = 3,706,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,917.92/2,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.68

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