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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.03, 3,061.09 and 1,333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.03, 3,061.09 and 1,333.81 is: 1,840.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.03 : 3,061.09 = 1,333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.03/3,061.09 = 1,333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.03x = 3,061.09 × 1,333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.03x = 4,082,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,917.95/2,218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.79

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