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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.08, 3,075.72 and 2,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.08, 3,075.72 and 2,144.28 is: 2,973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.08 : 3,075.72 = 2,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.08/3,075.72 = 2,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.08x = 3,075.72 × 2,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.08x = 6,595,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,204.88/2,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.38

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