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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.34, 3,060.31 and 1,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.34, 3,060.31 and 1,273.36 is: 1,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.34 : 3,060.31 = 1,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.34/3,060.31 = 1,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.34x = 3,060.31 × 1,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.34x = 3,896,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,865.75/2,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.45

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