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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.59, 3,059.33 and 1,627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.59, 3,059.33 and 1,627.10 is: 2,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.59 : 3,059.33 = 1,627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.59/3,059.33 = 1,627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.59x = 3,059.33 × 1,627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.59x = 4,977,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,812.41/2,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.70

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