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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.60, 3,326.88 and 918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.60, 3,326.88 and 918.36 is: 1,377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.60 : 3,326.88 = 918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.60/3,326.88 = 918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.60x = 3,326.88 × 918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.60x = 3,055,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,273.52/2,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.74

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