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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.55, 3,336.19 and 2,219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.55, 3,336.19 and 2,219.18 is: 3,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.55 : 3,336.19 = 2,219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.55/3,336.19 = 2,219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.55x = 3,336.19 × 2,219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.55x = 7,403,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403,602.66/2,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.45

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