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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.19, 3,324.48 and 1,119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.19, 3,324.48 and 1,119.87 is: 1,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.19 : 3,324.48 = 1,119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.19/3,324.48 = 1,119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.19x = 3,324.48 × 1,119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.19x = 3,722,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,985.42/2,216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.90

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