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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.04, 3,059.88 and 1,333.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.04, 3,059.88 and 1,333.33 is: 1,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.04 : 3,059.88 = 1,333.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.04/3,059.88 = 1,333.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.04x = 3,059.88 × 1,333.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.04x = 4,079,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,817.15/2,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.21

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