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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.73, 3,060.48 and 1,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.73, 3,060.48 and 1,334.29 is: 1,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.73 : 3,060.48 = 1,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.73/3,060.48 = 1,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.73x = 3,060.48 × 1,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.73x = 4,083,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,567.86/2,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.33

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