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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.63, 3,322 and 1,434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.63, 3,322 and 1,434.93 is: 2,149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.63 : 3,322 = 1,434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.63/3,322 = 1,434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.63x = 3,322 × 1,434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.63x = 4,766,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,837.46/2,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.52

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