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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.78, 3,320.46 and 1,175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.78, 3,320.46 and 1,175.43 is: 1,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.78 : 3,320.46 = 1,175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.78/3,320.46 = 1,175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.78x = 3,320.46 × 1,175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.78x = 3,902,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,962.07/2,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.85

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