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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.88, 3,325.73 and 918.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.88, 3,325.73 and 918.45 is: 1,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.88 : 3,325.73 = 918.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.88/3,325.73 = 918.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.88x = 3,325.73 × 918.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.88x = 3,054,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,525.03/2,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.85

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