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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.92, 3,325.12 and 1,522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.92, 3,325.12 and 1,522.48 is: 2,282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.92 : 3,325.12 = 1,522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.92/3,325.12 = 1,522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.92x = 3,325.12 × 1,522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.92x = 5,062,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,428.70/2,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.51

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