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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.54, 3,317.97 and 1,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.54, 3,317.97 and 1,238.34 is: 1,857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.54 : 3,317.97 = 1,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.54/3,317.97 = 1,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.54x = 3,317.97 × 1,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.54x = 4,108,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,774.97/2,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.88

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