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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.84, 3,057.10 and 1,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.84, 3,057.10 and 1,773.52 is: 2,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.84 : 3,057.10 = 1,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.84/3,057.10 = 1,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.84x = 3,057.10 × 1,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.84x = 5,421,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,827.99/2,216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.75

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