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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.19, 3,325.98 and 1,120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.19, 3,325.98 and 1,120.87 is: 1,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.19 : 3,325.98 = 1,120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.19/3,325.98 = 1,120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.19x = 3,325.98 × 1,120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.19x = 3,727,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,991.20/2,217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.40

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