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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.70, 3,061.07 and 1,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.70, 3,061.07 and 1,554.72 is: 2,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.70 : 3,061.07 = 1,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.70/3,061.07 = 1,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.70x = 3,061.07 × 1,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.70x = 4,759,106.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,106.75/2,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.97

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