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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.06, 3,326.94 and 918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.06, 3,326.94 and 918.36 is: 1,378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.06 : 3,326.94 = 918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.06/3,326.94 = 918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.06x = 3,326.94 × 918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.06x = 3,055,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,328.62/2,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.10

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