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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.83, 3,061.24 and 1,554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.83, 3,061.24 and 1,554.84 is: 2,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.83 : 3,061.24 = 1,554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.83/3,061.24 = 1,554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.83x = 3,061.24 × 1,554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.83x = 4,759,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,734.51/2,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.13

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