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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218, 3,060.80 and 1,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218, 3,060.80 and 1,334.28 is: 1,841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218 : 3,060.80 = 1,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218/3,060.80 = 1,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218x = 3,060.80 × 1,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218x = 4,083,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,964.22/2,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.28

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