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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.10, 3,323.70 and 1,558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.10, 3,323.70 and 1,558.80 is: 2,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.10 : 3,323.70 = 1,558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.10/3,323.70 = 1,558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.10x = 3,323.70 × 1,558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.10x = 5,180,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,983.56/2,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.78

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