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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.41, 3,189.96 and 2,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.41, 3,189.96 and 2,022.17 is: 2,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.41 : 3,189.96 = 2,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.41/3,189.96 = 2,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.41x = 3,189.96 × 2,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.41x = 6,450,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,625.46/2,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.55

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