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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.93, 3,060.18 and 1,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.93, 3,060.18 and 1,627.44 is: 2,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.93 : 3,060.18 = 1,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.93/3,060.18 = 1,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.93x = 3,060.18 × 1,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.93x = 4,980,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,980,259.34/2,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.45

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