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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.28, 3,324.18 and 918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.28, 3,324.18 and 918.36 is: 1,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.28 : 3,324.18 = 918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.28/3,324.18 = 918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.28x = 3,324.18 × 918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.28x = 3,052,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,793.94/2,216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.44

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