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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.35, 3,326.58 and 1,121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.35, 3,326.58 and 1,121.49 is: 1,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.35 : 3,326.58 = 1,121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.35/3,326.58 = 1,121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.35x = 3,326.58 × 1,121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.35x = 3,730,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,726.20/2,216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.27

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