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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.15, 3,326.18 and 1,047.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.15, 3,326.18 and 1,047.15 is: 1,570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.15 : 3,326.18 = 1,047.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.15/3,326.18 = 1,047.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.15x = 3,326.18 × 1,047.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.15x = 3,483,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,004.15/2,217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.94

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