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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.13, 3,325.02 and 1,176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.13, 3,325.02 and 1,176.09 is: 1,764.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.13 : 3,325.02 = 1,176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.13/3,325.02 = 1,176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.13x = 3,325.02 × 1,176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.13x = 3,910,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,522.77/2,216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.57

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