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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.24, 3,058.74 and 1,965.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.24, 3,058.74 and 1,965.42 is: 2,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.24 : 3,058.74 = 1,965.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.24/3,058.74 = 1,965.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.24x = 3,058.74 × 1,965.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.24x = 6,011,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,708.77/2,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.35

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