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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.12, 3,324.62 and 2,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.12, 3,324.62 and 2,217.28 is: 3,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.12 : 3,324.62 = 2,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.12/3,324.62 = 2,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.12x = 3,324.62 × 2,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.12x = 7,371,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,371,613.43/2,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.54

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