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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.03, 3,056.15 and 1,823.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.03, 3,056.15 and 1,823.37 is: 2,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.03 : 3,056.15 = 1,823.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.03/3,056.15 = 1,823.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.03x = 3,056.15 × 1,823.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.03x = 5,572,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,483.11/2,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.49

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