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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.33, 3,325.99 and 1,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.33, 3,325.99 and 1,825.76 is: 2,738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.33 : 3,325.99 = 1,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.33/3,325.99 = 1,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.33x = 3,325.99 × 1,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.33x = 6,072,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072,459.50/2,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.64

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