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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.17, 3,325.17 and 1,120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.17, 3,325.17 and 1,120.86 is: 1,681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.17 : 3,325.17 = 1,120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.17/3,325.17 = 1,120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.17x = 3,325.17 × 1,120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.17x = 3,727,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,050.05/2,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.75

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