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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.87, 3,319.08 and 1,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.87, 3,319.08 and 1,117.72 is: 1,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.87 : 3,319.08 = 1,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.87/3,319.08 = 1,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.87x = 3,319.08 × 1,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.87x = 3,709,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,811.39/2,214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.96

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