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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.23, 3,324.78 and 1,293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.23, 3,324.78 and 1,293.05 is: 1,938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.23 : 3,324.78 = 1,293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.23/3,324.78 = 1,293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.23x = 3,324.78 × 1,293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.23x = 4,299,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,090.16/2,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.95

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