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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.60, 3,327.12 and 1,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.60, 3,327.12 and 1,352.16 is: 2,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.60 : 3,327.12 = 1,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.60/3,327.12 = 1,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.60x = 3,327.12 × 1,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.60x = 4,498,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,798.58/2,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.68

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