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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.52, 3,325.14 and 1,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.52, 3,325.14 and 1,120.44 is: 1,680.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.52 : 3,325.14 = 1,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.52/3,325.14 = 1,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.52x = 3,325.14 × 1,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.52x = 3,725,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,619.86/2,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.84

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