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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.47, 3,317.25 and 1,770.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.47, 3,317.25 and 1,770.68 is: 2,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.47 : 3,317.25 = 1,770.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.47/3,317.25 = 1,770.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.47x = 3,317.25 × 1,770.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.47x = 5,873,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,788.23/2,211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.06

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