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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.06, 3,325.59 and 1,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.06, 3,325.59 and 1,062.54 is: 1,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.06 : 3,325.59 = 1,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.06/3,325.59 = 1,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.06x = 3,325.59 × 1,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.06x = 3,533,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,572.40/2,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.81

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