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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.72, 3,320.68 and 1,119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.72, 3,320.68 and 1,119.49 is: 1,677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.72 : 3,320.68 = 1,119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.72/3,320.68 = 1,119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.72x = 3,320.68 × 1,119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.72x = 3,717,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,468.05/2,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.77

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