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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.92, 3,323.88 and 1,119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.92, 3,323.88 and 1,119.18 is: 1,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.92 : 3,323.88 = 1,119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.92/3,323.88 = 1,119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.92x = 3,323.88 × 1,119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.92x = 3,720,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,020.02/2,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.77

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