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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218, 3,327.97 and 1,163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218, 3,327.97 and 1,163.56 is: 1,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218 : 3,327.97 = 1,163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218/3,327.97 = 1,163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218x = 3,327.97 × 1,163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218x = 3,872,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,292.77/2,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.85

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