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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.38, 3,326.48 and 918.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.38, 3,326.48 and 918.14 is: 1,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.38 : 3,326.48 = 918.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.38/3,326.48 = 918.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.38x = 3,326.48 × 918.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.38x = 3,054,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,169.76/2,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.38

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