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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.56, 3,323.46 and 1,384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.56, 3,323.46 and 1,384.28 is: 2,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.56 : 3,323.46 = 1,384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.56/3,323.46 = 1,384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.56x = 3,323.46 × 1,384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.56x = 4,600,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,599.21/2,217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.62

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