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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.54, 3,061.38 and 1,719.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.54, 3,061.38 and 1,719.06 is: 2,373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.54 : 3,061.38 = 1,719.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.54/3,061.38 = 1,719.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.54x = 3,061.38 × 1,719.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.54x = 5,262,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,695.90/2,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.21

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