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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.92, 3,060.77 and 1,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.92, 3,060.77 and 1,333.55 is: 1,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.92 : 3,060.77 = 1,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.92/3,060.77 = 1,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.92x = 3,060.77 × 1,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.92x = 4,081,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,689.83/2,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.32

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