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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.42, 3,327.04 and 1,122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.42, 3,327.04 and 1,122.10 is: 1,683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.42 : 3,327.04 = 1,122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.42/3,327.04 = 1,122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.42x = 3,327.04 × 1,122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.42x = 3,733,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,271.58/2,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.61

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