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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.36, 3,326.34 and 1,229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.36, 3,326.34 and 1,229.42 is: 1,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.36 : 3,326.34 = 1,229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.36/3,326.34 = 1,229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.36x = 3,326.34 × 1,229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.36x = 4,089,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,452.29/2,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.29

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