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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.44, 3,060.32 and 1,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.44, 3,060.32 and 1,333.52 is: 1,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.44 : 3,060.32 = 1,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.44/3,060.32 = 1,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.44x = 3,060.32 × 1,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.44x = 4,080,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,997.93/2,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.41

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