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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.28, 3,319.96 and 1,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.28, 3,319.96 and 1,804.72 is: 2,702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.28 : 3,319.96 = 1,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.28/3,319.96 = 1,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.28x = 3,319.96 × 1,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.28x = 5,991,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,991,598.21/2,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.23

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