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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.38, 3,320.67 and 1,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.38, 3,320.67 and 1,117.62 is: 1,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.38 : 3,320.67 = 1,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.38/3,320.67 = 1,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.38x = 3,320.67 × 1,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.38x = 3,711,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,247.21/2,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.22

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