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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.68, 3,325.56 and 1,120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.68, 3,325.56 and 1,120.82 is: 1,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.68 : 3,325.56 = 1,120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.68/3,325.56 = 1,120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.68x = 3,325.56 × 1,120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.68x = 3,727,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,337.53/2,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.25

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