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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.78, 3,312.63 and 1,853.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.78, 3,312.63 and 1,853.01 is: 2,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.78 : 3,312.63 = 1,853.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.78/3,312.63 = 1,853.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.78x = 3,312.63 × 1,853.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.78x = 6,138,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,336.52/2,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.78

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