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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.24, 3,054.33 and 2,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.24, 3,054.33 and 2,057.76 is: 2,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.24 : 3,054.33 = 2,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.24/3,054.33 = 2,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.24x = 3,054.33 × 2,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.24x = 6,285,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,285,078.10/2,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.64

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