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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.07, 3,329.18 and 1,123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.07, 3,329.18 and 1,123.22 is: 1,685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.07 : 3,329.18 = 1,123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.07/3,329.18 = 1,123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.07x = 3,329.18 × 1,123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.07x = 3,739,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,379.30/2,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.87

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