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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.70, 3,326.48 and 901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.70, 3,326.48 and 901.07 is: 1,351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.70 : 3,326.48 = 901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.70/3,326.48 = 901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.70x = 3,326.48 × 901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.70x = 2,997,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,388.00/2,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.57

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