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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.51, 3,060.99 and 1,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.51, 3,060.99 and 1,379.03 is: 1,903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.51 : 3,060.99 = 1,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.51/3,060.99 = 1,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.51x = 3,060.99 × 1,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.51x = 4,221,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,181.73/2,217.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.57

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