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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.34, 3,328.10 and 1,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.34, 3,328.10 and 1,122.49 is: 1,684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.34 : 3,328.10 = 1,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.34/3,328.10 = 1,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.34x = 3,328.10 × 1,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.34x = 3,735,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,736.72/2,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.79

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