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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.04, 3,324.06 and 918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.04, 3,324.06 and 918.60 is: 1,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.04 : 3,324.06 = 918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.04/3,324.06 = 918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.04x = 3,324.06 × 918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.04x = 3,053,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,481.52/2,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.90

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