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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.97, 3,060.83 and 1,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.97, 3,060.83 and 1,273.91 is: 1,758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.97 : 3,060.83 = 1,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.97/3,060.83 = 1,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.97x = 3,060.83 × 1,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.97x = 3,899,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,221.95/2,217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.01

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