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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.16, 3,325.26 and 918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.16, 3,325.26 and 918.80 is: 1,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.16 : 3,325.26 = 918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.16/3,325.26 = 918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.16x = 3,325.26 × 918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.16x = 3,055,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,248.89/2,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.38

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