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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.32, 3,328.04 and 1,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.32, 3,328.04 and 1,122.46 is: 1,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.32 : 3,328.04 = 1,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.32/3,328.04 = 1,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.32x = 3,328.04 × 1,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.32x = 3,735,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,569.53/2,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.73

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