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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,217.99, 3,328.20 and 1,488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,217.99, 3,328.20 and 1,488.18 is: 2,233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,217.99 : 3,328.20 = 1,488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,217.99/3,328.20 = 1,488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,217.99x = 3,328.20 × 1,488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,217.99x = 4,952,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,960.68/2,217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.09

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