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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.10, 3,323.49 and 1,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.10, 3,323.49 and 1,062.22 is: 1,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.10 : 3,323.49 = 1,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.10/3,323.49 = 1,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.10x = 3,323.49 × 1,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.10x = 3,530,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,277.55/2,217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.30

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