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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.10, 3,323.05 and 1,294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.10, 3,323.05 and 1,294.10 is: 1,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.10 : 3,323.05 = 1,294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.10/3,323.05 = 1,294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.10x = 3,323.05 × 1,294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.10x = 4,300,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,359.01/2,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.76

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