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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.59, 3,060.48 and 1,333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.59, 3,060.48 and 1,333.37 is: 1,840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.59 : 3,060.48 = 1,333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.59/3,060.48 = 1,333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.59x = 3,060.48 × 1,333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.59x = 4,080,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,752.22/2,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.17

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