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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.76, 3,331.80 and 2,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.76, 3,331.80 and 2,117.16 is: 3,177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.76 : 3,331.80 = 2,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.76/3,331.80 = 2,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.76x = 3,331.80 × 2,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.76x = 7,053,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053,953.69/2,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.80

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