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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.63, 3,314.34 and 1,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.63, 3,314.34 and 1,747.38 is: 2,618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.63 : 3,314.34 = 1,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.63/3,314.34 = 1,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.63x = 3,314.34 × 1,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.63x = 5,791,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,411.43/2,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.62

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