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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.84, 3,325.08 and 1,340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.84, 3,325.08 and 1,340.15 is: 2,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.84 : 3,325.08 = 1,340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.84/3,325.08 = 1,340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.84x = 3,325.08 × 1,340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.84x = 4,456,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,113.07/2,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.22

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