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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.20, 3,314.78 and 2,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.20, 3,314.78 and 2,018.60 is: 3,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.20 : 3,314.78 = 2,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.20/3,314.78 = 2,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.20x = 3,314.78 × 2,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.20x = 6,691,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,188.24/2,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.05

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