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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.83, 3,326.74 and 1,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.83, 3,326.74 and 1,047.44 is: 1,571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.83 : 3,326.74 = 1,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.83/3,326.74 = 1,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.83x = 3,326.74 × 1,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.83x = 3,484,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,566.24/2,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.16

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