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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.32, 3,325.03 and 1,120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.32, 3,325.03 and 1,120.45 is: 1,681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.32 : 3,325.03 = 1,120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.32/3,325.03 = 1,120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.32x = 3,325.03 × 1,120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.32x = 3,725,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,529.86/2,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.71

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