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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.85, 3,319.41 and 1,338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.85, 3,319.41 and 1,338.18 is: 2,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.85 : 3,319.41 = 1,338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.85/3,319.41 = 1,338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.85x = 3,319.41 × 1,338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.85x = 4,441,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,961.01/2,216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.73

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