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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.65, 3,325.41 and 1,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.65, 3,325.41 and 1,293.48 is: 1,939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.65 : 3,325.41 = 1,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.65/3,325.41 = 1,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.65x = 3,325.41 × 1,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.65x = 4,301,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,351.33/2,217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.60

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