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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.08, 3,329.04 and 1,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.08, 3,329.04 and 1,192.80 is: 1,790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.08 : 3,329.04 = 1,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.08/3,329.04 = 1,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.08x = 3,329.04 × 1,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.08x = 3,970,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,878.91/2,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.23

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