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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.16, 3,328.08 and 919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.16, 3,328.08 and 919.52 is: 1,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.16 : 3,328.08 = 919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.16/3,328.08 = 919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.16x = 3,328.08 × 919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.16x = 3,060,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,236.12/2,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.63

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