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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.88, 3,060.69 and 1,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.88, 3,060.69 and 1,333.70 is: 1,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.88 : 3,060.69 = 1,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.88/3,060.69 = 1,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.88x = 3,060.69 × 1,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.88x = 4,082,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,026.95/2,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.51

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