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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.78, 3,320.70 and 1,120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.78, 3,320.70 and 1,120.93 is: 1,679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.78 : 3,320.70 = 1,120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.78/3,320.70 = 1,120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.78x = 3,320.70 × 1,120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.78x = 3,722,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,272.25/2,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.89

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