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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215, 3,320.04 and 1,120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215, 3,320.04 and 1,120.36 is: 1,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215 : 3,320.04 = 1,120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215/3,320.04 = 1,120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215x = 3,320.04 × 1,120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215x = 3,719,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,640.01/2,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.30

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