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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.33, 3,327.21 and 1,894.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.33, 3,327.21 and 1,894.14 is: 2,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.33 : 3,327.21 = 1,894.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.33/3,327.21 = 1,894.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.33x = 3,327.21 × 1,894.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.33x = 6,302,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,201.55/2,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.25

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