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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.48, 3,293.10 and 2,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.48, 3,293.10 and 2,217.24 is: 3,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.48 : 3,293.10 = 2,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.48/3,293.10 = 2,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.48x = 3,293.10 × 2,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.48x = 7,301,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,593.04/2,391.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.17

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