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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.41, 3,310.24 and 2,140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.41, 3,310.24 and 2,140.55 is: 3,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.41 : 3,310.24 = 2,140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.41/3,310.24 = 2,140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.41x = 3,310.24 × 2,140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.41x = 7,085,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,734.23/2,217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.50

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