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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.39, 3,321.81 and 1,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.39, 3,321.81 and 1,121.04 is: 1,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.39 : 3,321.81 = 1,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.39/3,321.81 = 1,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.39x = 3,321.81 × 1,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.39x = 3,723,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,881.88/2,216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.16

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