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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.61, 3,322.67 and 1,119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.61, 3,322.67 and 1,119.27 is: 1,678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.61 : 3,322.67 = 1,119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.61/3,322.67 = 1,119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.61x = 3,322.67 × 1,119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.61x = 3,718,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,959.25/2,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.53

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