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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.45, 3,326.91 and 1,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.45, 3,326.91 and 1,121.52 is: 1,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.45 : 3,326.91 = 1,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.45/3,326.91 = 1,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.45x = 3,326.91 × 1,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.45x = 3,731,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,196.10/2,217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.65

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