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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.05, 3,326.12 and 1,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.05, 3,326.12 and 1,121.18 is: 1,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.05 : 3,326.12 = 1,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.05/3,326.12 = 1,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.05x = 3,326.12 × 1,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.05x = 3,729,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,190.34/2,216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.81

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