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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.84, 3,326.76 and 1,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.84, 3,326.76 and 1,832.28 is: 2,748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.84 : 3,326.76 = 1,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.84/3,326.76 = 1,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.84x = 3,326.76 × 1,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.84x = 6,095,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,095,555.81/2,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.42

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