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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.98, 3,321.06 and 1,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.98, 3,321.06 and 1,119.72 is: 1,678.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.98 : 3,321.06 = 1,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.98/3,321.06 = 1,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.98x = 3,321.06 × 1,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.98x = 3,718,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,657.30/2,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.11

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