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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.60, 3,326.94 and 1,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.60, 3,326.94 and 1,244.40 is: 1,866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.60 : 3,326.94 = 1,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.60/3,326.94 = 1,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.60x = 3,326.94 × 1,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.60x = 4,140,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,044.14/2,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.90

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