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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.57, 3,054.45 and 1,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.57, 3,054.45 and 1,317.33 is: 1,817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.57 : 3,054.45 = 1,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.57/3,054.45 = 1,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.57x = 3,054.45 × 1,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.57x = 4,023,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,718.62/2,213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.75

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