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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.05, 3,332.86 and 2,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.05, 3,332.86 and 2,056.67 is: 3,091.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.05 : 3,332.86 = 2,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.05/3,332.86 = 2,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.05x = 3,332.86 × 2,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.05x = 6,854,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,854,571.37/2,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.76

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