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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.11, 3,327.90 and 1,480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.11, 3,327.90 and 1,480.67 is: 2,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.11 : 3,327.90 = 1,480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.11/3,327.90 = 1,480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.11x = 3,327.90 × 1,480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.11x = 4,927,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,521.69/2,218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.50

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