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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.15, 3,320.04 and 1,633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.15, 3,320.04 and 1,633.03 is: 2,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.15 : 3,320.04 = 1,633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.15/3,320.04 = 1,633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.15x = 3,320.04 × 1,633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.15x = 5,421,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,722.74/2,218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.25

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