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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.32, 3,059.92 and 1,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.32, 3,059.92 and 1,333.14 is: 1,839.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.32 : 3,059.92 = 1,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.32/3,059.92 = 1,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.32x = 3,059.92 × 1,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.32x = 4,079,301.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,301.75/2,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.74

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