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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.32, 3,060.10 and 1,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.32, 3,060.10 and 1,273.23 is: 1,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.32 : 3,060.10 = 1,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.32/3,060.10 = 1,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.32x = 3,060.10 × 1,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.32x = 3,896,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,211.12/2,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.18

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