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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.84, 3,060.18 and 1,334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.84, 3,060.18 and 1,334.04 is: 1,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.84 : 3,060.18 = 1,334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.84/3,060.18 = 1,334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.84x = 3,060.18 × 1,334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.84x = 4,082,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,402.53/2,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.71

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