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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.17, 3,323.67 and 1,119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.17, 3,323.67 and 1,119.86 is: 1,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.17 : 3,323.67 = 1,119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.17/3,323.67 = 1,119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.17x = 3,323.67 × 1,119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.17x = 3,722,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,028.47/2,215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.25

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