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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.85, 3,329.51 and 2,031.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.85, 3,329.51 and 2,031.95 is: 3,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.85 : 3,329.51 = 2,031.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.85/3,329.51 = 2,031.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.85x = 3,329.51 × 2,031.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.85x = 6,765,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,396.01/2,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.43

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