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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.21, 3,304.04 and 2,017.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.21, 3,304.04 and 2,017.72 is: 3,010.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.21 : 3,304.04 = 2,017.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.21/3,304.04 = 2,017.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.21x = 3,304.04 × 2,017.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.21x = 6,666,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,627.59/2,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.84

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