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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.46, 3,304.41 and 2,017.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.46, 3,304.41 and 2,017.97 is: 3,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.46 : 3,304.41 = 2,017.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.46/3,304.41 = 2,017.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.46x = 3,304.41 × 2,017.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.46x = 6,668,196.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,668,196.12/2,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.21

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