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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.88, 3,318.36 and 1,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.88, 3,318.36 and 1,337.14 is: 2,000.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.88 : 3,318.36 = 1,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.88/3,318.36 = 1,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.88x = 3,318.36 × 1,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.88x = 4,437,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,111.89/2,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.61

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