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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.87, 3,324.08 and 1,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.87, 3,324.08 and 1,122.56 is: 1,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.87 : 3,324.08 = 1,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.87/3,324.08 = 1,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.87x = 3,324.08 × 1,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.87x = 3,731,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,457.01/2,217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.45

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