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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.73, 3,061.70 and 1,619.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.73, 3,061.70 and 1,619.63 is: 2,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.73 : 3,061.70 = 1,619.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.73/3,061.70 = 1,619.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.73x = 3,061.70 × 1,619.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.73x = 4,958,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,797.76/2,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.98

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