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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.68, 3,060.72 and 1,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.68, 3,060.72 and 1,334 is: 1,841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.68 : 3,060.72 = 1,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.68/3,060.72 = 1,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.68x = 3,060.72 × 1,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.68x = 4,083,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,000.48/2,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.11

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