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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.98, 3,061.19 and 2,119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.98, 3,061.19 and 2,119.57 is: 2,925.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.98 : 3,061.19 = 2,119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.98/3,061.19 = 2,119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.98x = 3,061.19 × 2,119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.98x = 6,488,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488,404.13/2,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.36

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