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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.89, 3,325.74 and 1,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.89, 3,325.74 and 1,293.68 is: 1,939.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.89 : 3,325.74 = 1,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.89/3,325.74 = 1,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.89x = 3,325.74 × 1,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.89x = 4,302,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,443.32/2,217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.88

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