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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.40, 3,324.88 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.40, 3,324.88 and 1,030.14 is: 1,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.40 : 3,324.88 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.40/3,324.88 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.40x = 3,324.88 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.40x = 3,425,091.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,091.88/2,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.64

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