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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.01, 3,325.19 and 920.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.01, 3,325.19 and 920.39 is: 1,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.01 : 3,325.19 = 920.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.01/3,325.19 = 920.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.01x = 3,325.19 × 920.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.01x = 3,060,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,450.40/2,218.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.82

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