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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.33, 3,329.15 and 2,198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.33, 3,329.15 and 2,198.63 is: 3,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.33 : 3,329.15 = 2,198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.33/3,329.15 = 2,198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.33x = 3,329.15 × 2,198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.33x = 7,319,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,541.43/2,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.95

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