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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.51, 3,327.38 and 1,477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.51, 3,327.38 and 1,477.62 is: 2,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.51 : 3,327.38 = 1,477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.51/3,327.38 = 1,477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.51x = 3,327.38 × 1,477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.51x = 4,916,601.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916,601.39/2,217.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.17

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