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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.05, 3,327.62 and 1,122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.05, 3,327.62 and 1,122.18 is: 1,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.05 : 3,327.62 = 1,122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.05/3,327.62 = 1,122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.05x = 3,327.62 × 1,122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.05x = 3,734,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,188.61/2,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.31

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