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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.66, 3,324.30 and 1,754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.66, 3,324.30 and 1,754.32 is: 2,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.66 : 3,324.30 = 1,754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.66/3,324.30 = 1,754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.66x = 3,324.30 × 1,754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.66x = 5,831,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,831,877.67/2,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.37

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