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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.52, 3,326.46 and 1,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.52, 3,326.46 and 1,244.08 is: 1,866.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.52 : 3,326.46 = 1,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.52/3,326.46 = 1,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.52x = 3,326.46 × 1,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.52x = 4,138,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,382.36/2,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.22

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