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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.66, 3,060.54 and 1,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.66, 3,060.54 and 1,286.34 is: 1,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.66 : 3,060.54 = 1,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.66/3,060.54 = 1,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.66x = 3,060.54 × 1,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.66x = 3,936,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,895.02/2,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.25

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