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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.93, 3,060.58 and 1,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.93, 3,060.58 and 1,286.25 is: 1,774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.93 : 3,060.58 = 1,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.93/3,060.58 = 1,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.93x = 3,060.58 × 1,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.93x = 3,936,671.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,671.03/2,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.93

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