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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.25, 3,327.16 and 1,230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.25, 3,327.16 and 1,230.89 is: 1,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.25 : 3,327.16 = 1,230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.25/3,327.16 = 1,230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.25x = 3,327.16 × 1,230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.25x = 4,095,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,365.12/2,217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.05

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