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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.88, 3,060.12 and 1,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.88, 3,060.12 and 1,377.28 is: 1,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.88 : 3,060.12 = 1,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.88/3,060.12 = 1,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.88x = 3,060.12 × 1,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.88x = 4,214,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,642.07/2,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.30

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